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What was the purpose of the National Assembly in Germany in 1919?
What was the purpose of the National Assembly in Germany in 1919?
- To elect a new president
- To dissolve all political parties
- To create a new constitution (correct)
- To form a new military
Why did the National Assembly meet in Weimar instead of Berlin?
Why did the National Assembly meet in Weimar instead of Berlin?
- To be closer to the center of Germany
- Because Berlin was under construction
- Due to the peaceful environment in Weimar
- To avoid unrest and violence in Berlin (correct)
What was the voting age under the Weimar Constitution?
What was the voting age under the Weimar Constitution?
- 25
- 30
- 21 (correct)
- 18
Which party won the highest percentage of seats in the elections for the National Assembly?
Which party won the highest percentage of seats in the elections for the National Assembly?
What percentage of the electorate voted in the national elections to select the National Assembly?
What percentage of the electorate voted in the national elections to select the National Assembly?
Which political group opposed democracy and wanted a return to monarchy in Germany?
Which political group opposed democracy and wanted a return to monarchy in Germany?
Which of the following statements about the Weimar Republic's constitution is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about the Weimar Republic's constitution is NOT true?
What was the primary purpose of the proportional representation system used for electing the Reichstag?
What was the primary purpose of the proportional representation system used for electing the Reichstag?
Which of the following statements about the Reichstag is true?
Which of the following statements about the Reichstag is true?
What was the primary reason for the frequent changes in coalition governments during the 1920s?
What was the primary reason for the frequent changes in coalition governments during the 1920s?
Which of the following statements about the Länder is true?
Which of the following statements about the Länder is true?
What was the primary reason for the perception that the Weimar Republic was not truly the choice of the people?
What was the primary reason for the perception that the Weimar Republic was not truly the choice of the people?
