History·Depth Study C — Germany, 1918–1945 · NSSCO 5.3.3a
The Weimar Republic, 1918–1929
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Our final depth study takes us to Germany, to understand how a democracy was born from defeat — and how it struggled to survive. We'll assess the state of Germany at the end of the First World War, the birth of the Weimar Republic, and the crushing blow of Versailles. We'll live through the crises of 1919–23, including the great hyperinflation, then watch Stresemann lead a remarkable recovery — and finally weigh the achievements and the deep weaknesses of the Weimar years.
What you'll learn in this lesson
By the end you should be able to (NSSCO History 5.3.3a):
- Assess the condition of Germany at the end of the First World War
- Discuss the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the Weimar Republic
- Evaluate to what extent the Weimar Republic recovered after 1923
- Discuss the achievements and failures of the Weimar period
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