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Examine the extent to which theopposition to the Treaty of
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Examine the extent to which the opposition to the Treaty of Versailles explains political extremism in the Weimar republic, 1919-1923 The Treaty of Versailles formally ended the First World War and was imposed on Germany by the victorious allies. The Treaty made Germany responsible for the war, imposed reparations (financial payments), reduced the German army and deprived Germany's resources. Prior to the signing of the Treaty, in November 1918, a provisional government was set up to fill the immediate need of the political vacuum left by the abdication of the Kaiser. This new government was set up under a Social Democrat, Ebert. The signing of the Treaty was regarded by many Germans as a 'stab in the back' and the left wing politicians and new Chancellor, Ebert, who agreed to the Treaty as the 'November criminals'. Political extremism was already evident prior to the signature of the Treaty, most notably in the...
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