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The Social Democrats' Stance on World War One
26:27 - 31:51 (05:24)
The Social Democrats supported their troops and increased military budgets during World War One instead of condemning the war. After the war, they held 39% of the vote in 1919 and were the largest party in post-war Germany.
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The Weimar Constitution of 1919 allowed for a president to act as head of state and appoint a chancellor who held more responsibilities, but if the chancellor was removed, the president could dissolve the government and hold an immediate reelection.
26:27 - 27:54 (01:27)
Summary
The Weimar Constitution of 1919 allowed for a president to act as head of state and appoint a chancellor who held more responsibilities, but if the chancellor was removed, the president could dissolve the government and hold an immediate reelection.
ChapterThe Social Democrats' Stance on World War One
EpisodeThe Non-Nazi Bastards Who Helped Hitler Rise To Power
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The constitution of the Weimar Republic gave a voice to everyone, but caused fragmentation and chaos, leading to the need for multiple parties to work together in order for anything to get done.
27:54 - 28:51 (00:56)
Summary
The constitution of the Weimar Republic gave a voice to everyone, but caused fragmentation and chaos, leading to the need for multiple parties to work together in order for anything to get done.
ChapterThe Social Democrats' Stance on World War One
EpisodeThe Non-Nazi Bastards Who Helped Hitler Rise To Power
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Instead of condemning the war, the Social Democrats voted yes on the war and massively increased military budgets.
28:51 - 31:51 (03:00)
Summary
Instead of condemning the war, the Social Democrats voted yes on the war and massively increased military budgets. They were still the largest party in post-war Germany, but many members had left and swung left to join the communist party or an independent left-wing party.