history discussion

To prepare for class, please read:

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE WEIMAR REPUBLIC, 59-66A (recommended)

THE WEIMAR CONSTITUTION (1919),  66A-71B

HANS FALLADA, LITTLE MAN, WHAT NOW? (1932), 71B-73B

LETTERS OF BETTY SCHOLEM TO GERSHOM (1918-1923), 73B-76B

GERMAN GUN LAWS (1919-1920) 76B-77B

TL; DR - Read Course Reader 59-77

Please answer the following question in the form of a solid paragraph (AT LEAST 4-5 sentences each):

What was life like in Germany during the Weimar Republic?  In what ways is the Weimar Constitution similar to the US Constitution?  In what ways is it different?