Why is the birth of the Weimar Republic considered background to the rise of Nazism?

Correct answer: Because Nazis later used its weaknesses and crises

Correct answer: A. The Weimar Republic was established in Germany after the First World War, when defeat, political unrest, economic hardship and the unpopular Treaty of Versailles had created deep public dissatisfaction. Many people blamed the new democratic government for accepting the treaty and for failing to solve serious problems. Later, the Nazis used this distrust in their speeches and propaganda. They promised national strength, order and the removal of the treaty. Thus, the birth and early difficulties of the Weimar Republic created conditions that Nazis could exploit; they did not automatically cause Nazism. B is wrong because the Republic did not completely stop the Nazis. C is wrong because the Nazi movement developed in Germany. D is wrong because the early Republic faced instability and crises. Memory cue: weak democracy plus crisis can create an opportunity for extremist propaganda.