How did Brüning contribute to the demise of the Weimar Republic?
His land distribution policy
His use of emergency powers
His opposition to Hindenburg
His foreign policies
Answer
By increasingly relying on emergency powers to govern, Brüning weakened the democratic institutions of the Weimar Republic and alienated key political groups, eroding support for the republic and making it more vulnerable to extremist movements.
Brüning to the Future: A Quiz on Heinrich Brüning's Impact on Weimar-era Germany