Question

Select the correct answer.

Why were the poor in Germany discontented with the Weimar government?
O A.
OB.
OC.
O D.
Only the rich were given employment and groceries.
The government cut its spending on social schemes.
The government discriminated between the poor and the rich.
The poor were made to pay more taxes than the rich.
OE. The government resorted to violence against the poor.

Answer 1

The poor in Germany were discontented with the Weimar government for various reasons, and options B and D are particularly relevant:

B. The government cut its spending on social schemes: The Weimar Republic faced economic challenges and inflation during its early years, which led to reduced government spending on social welfare programs. This impacted the poor who relied on these programs for support.

D. The poor were made to pay more taxes than the rich: The burden of taxation fell disproportionately on the poor and the middle class during the Weimar era. The tax policies were perceived as unfair and contributed to the discontent among the poor.

While there were economic disparities and discontent among the poor, the other options (A, C, and E) do not accurately represent the primary reasons for the poor's discontent with the Weimar government.