explain Article of Weimar republic

Weimar Republic

• Germany was a powerful nation during the early 20^th century.
• It fought the First World War with Austria against Allies.
• The Allies were France, England and Russia.
• Due to extension of war for a period of 4 years from 1914 – 1918, both monetary and physical resources of Europe were drained down.
• The Allies were strengthened by America which made them emerge victorious.
• Germany was defeated badly.
• Taking the instability of Emperor’s rule, parties in Germany met at Weimar.
• Thus, democratic government on the basis of federalism was formed.
• Representatives were elected to Reichstag on the basis of equal and universal voting system by which all adults, including men and women have the chance to cast their votes.
• This was the main reason for the Birth of Weimar Republic.
• But, this republic lost its reputation when it was forced to accept the defeat at the end of First World War.
• The Weimar Republic accepted the Treaty of Versailles by which Germany lost its territories, has to spend a huge compensation towards war reparation in gold too.
• Many resource nations like Rhine land were taken away by its Allies.
• Therefore, the Treaty of Versailles was the reason behind the fall of Weimar Republic in Germany.