Which political feeling did the stab in the back myth increase in Germany?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Distrust of the new Weimar government
The ‘stab in the back’ myth falsely claimed that Germany had not been defeated militarily, but had been betrayed by alleged internal enemies such as politicians, socialists and Jews. It therefore increased distrust of the new Weimar government and weakened its legitimacy. Support for Weimar or confidence in democracy would be the opposite effect. Exam tip: link this myth with the Weimar Republic’s legitimacy crisis and Nazi propaganda.
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Distrust of the new Weimar government
Why is this the correct answer?
The ‘stab in the back’ myth falsely claimed that Germany had not been defeated militarily, but had been betrayed by alleged internal enemies such as politicians, socialists and Jews. It therefore increased distrust of the new Weimar government and weakened its legitimacy. Support for Weimar or confidence in democracy would be the opposite effect. Exam tip: link this myth with the Weimar Republic’s legitimacy crisis and Nazi propaganda.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler. Topic: Birth of the Weimar Republic.
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