Germany Weimar Republic year 1923 stamps 2m/200 mark MNH

Germany Weimar Republic year 1923 stamps 2m/200 mark MNH(**)

The Weimar Republic was the democratic government established in Germany after World War I, named after the city of Weimar where its constitution was drafted in 1919. The Weimar Republic faced numerous challenges throughout its existence, including economic instability, political unrest, and social upheaval. The Weimar Republic was burdened with the responsibility of fulfilling the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, which imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany. This led to economic hardship and resentment among the German population. One of the most notable crises of the Weimar Republic was hyperinflation in the early 1920s, which rendered the German currency virtually worthless. This economic turmoil caused widespread suffering and undermined confidence in the government.

Hitler’s consolidation of power culminated in the Reichstag Fire in 1933, which he used as a pretext to establish a dictatorship. The Enabling Act passed shortly afterward effectively granted Hitler dictatorial powers, and the Weimar Republic came to an end as Germany transformed into Nazi Germany.