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How did the Reichstag feel about Brüning's austerity policies?

  • They drew universal acclaim

  • They were opposed by most of the Reichstag

  • They were widely praised

  • They were largely ignored

Answer

Brüning's austerity policies faced strong opposition within the Reichstag, particularly among the Social Democrats and the Communist Party. These parties viewed the measures as excessively harsh and harmful to the working class, leading to increased tensions and political instability during Brüning's chancellorship.
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