Weimar Republic

Summary

• After the First World War, the Kaiser (King) abdicated.
• A new democratic goverment was established in town of Weimar, February 1919.
  • Could not form in capital of Berlin, Sparticists (a group of Communists) revolted and the city was declared unstable and dangerous.
• Weimar government, attempt to create perfect democratic country.

Strengths

• Bill of Rights
  • gave German citizens freedom of speech, religion and equality legally.
• The vote
  • men and women over age…