1. Explain why several segments of German society never accepted the legitimacy of the Weimar system.
They never really accepted the legitimacy of the Weimar system mostly because of the Treaty of Versailles because the Germans were embarrased by the Treaty and thought it was harsh. So after signing the treaty, they identified the Weimar Republic with shame and weakness.
2. How did Hitler use anti-Semitism to further his political aspirations?
Anti-Semitism was at the heart of Hitler's philosophy and he believed that Germans were the "Master race" and that Jews were poisoning the blood and culture of the Germans.
3. How was the French occupation of the Ruhr tied to Germany's hyperinflation?
French occupation of the Ruhr was tied to Germany's hyperinflation because the German workers went on strike so the German government printed more money to support them.
4. Describe "Weimar culture" and explain why many Germans rejected its values.
The Weimar Culture was a movement that was the cutting edge of Western civilization and many Germans rejected its values because they felt like the new freedoms for women were a challenge to their trditional values.
5. How did the conflict between the Catholic Center Party and the SPD contribute to the political crisis of the Weimar Republic?
Their defined positions made political compromise difficult in the Weimar Republic.
6. How did the economic depression that began in 1929 create an opportunity for extremist political parties in Weimar Germany?
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