Political stability and instability
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The period 1924–1929 is often termed Weimar's 'Golden Age', yet political stability remained fragile, with six coalition cabinets forming between 1924 and 1929.
The extent of political stability remained fragile, with frequent coalition changes limiting the true extent of political stability.
Topics that use Political stability and instability
- 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991 – Empire to democracy, 1914–1929 (AQA A-Level)
- 2O Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918–1945 – The 'Golden Age' of the Weimar Republic, 1924–1928 (AQA A-Level)
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