This question is about the Weimar Government 1919-29

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Study the photograph below and then answer the questions which follow.
[This photograph shows a street cleaner sweeping up bank notes during the period of
hyperinflation in 1923]

(a) What does this photograph show you about the treatment of people who
opposed the Nazis? [2]
Pick out 3 things from the source
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(b) Describe the Treaty of Versailles. [5]
LEVEL 1 Generalised answer with a weak or implied point made [1-2]
LEVEL 2 A more detailed and accurate description [3-5]

Note down 5 points from your revision booklet

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Answer the question

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(c) Explain why the Weimar Government faced problems between 1919-23

LEVEL 1 Generalised answer; only one reason given OR description only [1-2]
LEVEL 2 More detailed and accurate explanation; explains more than one reason
[3-4)
SAME MARK SCHEME FOR QUESTION d

Note down two reasons that you can explain well

1. Problem 1
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2. Problem 2
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In your answer: give dates/figures/statistics and ensure that you stay focused on the
question e.g. use phrases like “the reason that this was a problem was because…” “this
explains why they faced problems because
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(d) Chancellor Stresemann solved Germany’s problems after 1923. Discuss. [10]

LEVEL 1 Generalised answer; simple explanation which offers little support; poor
quality of written communication [1-2]

LEVEL 2 To distinguish between 3 and 5 marks apply the following: [3-5]

For 3/4 marks: A one sided answer with some support OR a very weak
two sided answer

For 5 marks: A reasoned one sided answer OR a weak two sided

answer with some contextual support

At level 2, quality of written communication will be sound, with some

faults

LEVEL 3 To distinguish between 6 and 8 marks apply the following: [6-8]

For 6/7 marks: A very good one sided answer OR an unbalanced two sided
response with contextual support

For 8 marks: A good explanation / evaluation of the topic but lacking some
detail or balance

At level 3, quality of written communication will be good, with few faults

LEVEL 4 To distinguish between 9 and 10 marks apply the following [9-10]

You may wish to discuss the following in your answer.

Passive Resistance in the Ruhr
Hyperinflation
League of Nation
Dawes Plan
Young Plan

and any other relevant factors [30 x answer lines]

Fill in the following tables

How did Stresemann solve this problem

Economic Problem facing the

Weimar in 1923

Passive Resistance in the Ruhr

Economic Problem facing the
Weimar in 1923

Hyperinflation
Relationships with other
countries (Foreign relations

Weak following the Treaty of

Versailles: e.g. They were not
members of the League of
Nations

Why did Stresemann’s Solutions not last after 1929:

Key words Wall Street Crash; Dawes Plan

ANSWER THE QUESTION:

- Ensure you firstly talk about how Stresemann solved the economic problems and improved
foreign policy. Then give a BALANCED answer: Why did his solutions not solve all the
problems
- Remember in an exam you will only have 10-15 minutes to answer this question
- Try to include as many details such as dates and figures to demonstrate you’ve revised
- Make sure you conclude at the end
- Stay focused on the question
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