1. Nationalism and the Weimar Republic
... influence of nationalistic views eminent in the loss of public support was one of the major long term causes of the Weimar Republic's failure. However, preceding the Ruhr crisis, attempts to instill nationalism throughout all aspects of German life had already manifested itself in the Kapp Putsch. This Putsch showed how the German military had absolutely no loyalty ... not fire upon reichswehr". Although the Putsch was a failure, it was significant as it showed how groups from either political parties were prepared to take action against the Republic. Thus, this emphasizes the importance ...
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