Why was the stab in the back myth historically misleading?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because it blamed the new democratic government and its leaders for the military defeat
The “stab in the back” myth claimed that democratic politicians, socialists and Jews had betrayed Germany. In fact, by 1918 the German army had been badly weakened at the front, and the military leadership had accepted the need for an armistice. Blaming the new Weimar government for the defeat was therefore misleading. Option B is wrong because Germany did not win the war. Exam tip: remember this myth as propaganda used against the Weimar Republic.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct answer to this question?
Because it blamed the new democratic government and its leaders for the military defeat
Why is this the correct answer?
The “stab in the back” myth claimed that democratic politicians, socialists and Jews had betrayed Germany. In fact, by 1918 the German army had been badly weakened at the front, and the military leadership had accepted the need for an armistice. Blaming the new Weimar government for the defeat was therefore misleading. Option B is wrong because Germany did not win the war. Exam tip: remember this myth as propaganda used against the Weimar Republic.
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.
Student feedback
Was this question useful?
👍 0 Helpful 👎 0 Not helpful
Yes 0% No 0%
0 responsesStudent Reviews
No published reviews yet.
