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Why was the Weimar Republic able to survive the difficulties between 1919-23?
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Why was the Weimar Republic able to survive the difficulties between 1919-23? The first four years of the Weimar Republic's existence seem very volatile. It suffered a series of threatening incidents ranging from extremist uprisings to economic collapse. However these events, although significant in the long run, were not dangerous enough to topple the Republic immediately. The Constitution was drawn up in the town of Weimar in January 1919 and submitted to the National Assembly in February. It contained 181 articles designed not only to safeguard the future of the Republic but also to create the most advanced form of democracy in Europe. Universal suffrage was implemented and civilians enjoyed a greater sense of freedom. The chancellorship had powers, which if used effectively could pull the country out of an economic crisis. The presidential powers were greater, revolving around article 48 which, in effect, allowed the President dissolve the Reichstag and...
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