Communists wanted world revolution/hated the new government.
Right-wing politicians hated the ‘November criminals’ who signed Versailles Treaty – wanted the Kaiser back.
Officials (esp judges) were disloyal and hated the government.
Army led by General von Seeckt was unreliable.
Proportional representation prevented one party getting a majority.
Occupation of the Ruhr humiliated the Germans
Passive resistance in Ruhr damaged industrial production
Printing money to deal with economic problems caused hyperinflation. |