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HSY3702 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 14 August 2024
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- HSY3702 (HSY3702)
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- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS HSY3702 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 14 August 2024
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[Date]HSY3702
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024 -
DUE 14 August
2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
, HSY3702 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 - DUE 14 August 2024
According to Gordon A. Craig, the Weimar Republic’s ‘normal state was crisis’. In your
own words, critically discuss this statement with reference to events that unfolded in the
Weimar Republic between 1919 and 1933.
Gordon A. Craig's assertion that the Weimar Republic's "normal state was crisis"
encapsulates the tumultuous and unstable nature of the Weimar Republic from its
inception in 1919 to its demise in 1933. This period was marked by a series of
economic, political, and social crises that severely undermined the stability and
legitimacy of the fledgling democracy. Here, I will critically discuss this statement by
examining key events and issues that characterized the Weimar Republic's history.
1. Post-World War I Challenges and the Treaty of Versailles (1919)
The Weimar Republic was born out of the ashes of World War I, a war that left Germany
economically devastated and politically humiliated. The signing of the Treaty of
Versailles in 1919 imposed harsh penalties on Germany, including significant territorial
losses, disarmament, and reparations. The treaty was widely resented by the German
populace and political factions, fueling a sense of betrayal and anger that would plague
the Republic throughout its existence.
2. Political Instability and Extremism
The political landscape of the Weimar Republic was highly fragmented, with numerous
parties ranging from far-left communists to far-right nationalists. This fragmentation led
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