Why did economic crisis damage the image of the democratic system in Weimar Republic?

Correct answer: Because people linked the new democratic government with crisis

The direct answer is A: economic crisis damaged the image of democracy because many people connected the new democratic government with their suffering. After the war, Germany faced reparations, debt, inflation, unemployment and later the Great Depression. Ordinary families experienced falling savings, joblessness and insecurity. Even when every problem was not caused directly by the constitution, the government in power was blamed because it was responsible in the public mind. This reduced trust in democratic parties and made extreme political groups appear attractive. Option A is correct because it explains the link between crisis and legitimacy. B is wrong because democracy did not solve all problems immediately. C is wrong because Germany clearly faced severe economic pressure. D is wrong because reparations had not ended; they remained a major burden and issue. Memory cue: economic suffering → loss of trust → weakened democratic legitimacy.