The Troubled Infancy of the Weimar Republic

1. Explain why several segments of German society never accepted the legitimacy of the Weimar system.
Several segments of German society never accepted the legitimacy of the Weimar system because it was considered to be a shame and a weakness because it was being run by those who had signed the Treaty of Versailles which had angered and bewildered many germans.  
2. How did Hitler use anti-Semitism to further his political aspirations?
 Hitler essentially used the Jews and his Anti-Semetic attitude, in order to successfully create a scape-goat for the reason why german economy was struggling, following the treaty of versailles ( during the depression). He believed that thew jews contaminated the arts, and theatre, any good of germany. 

3. How was the French occupation of the Ruhr tied to Germany's hyperinflation?
The French occupation of the Ruhr was tied to Germany's hyperinflation because when the strikers living and working in the Ruhr area were needed to be paid, the government created more money, and then when the occupation ended, the repermations were paid and then of course, hyperinflation. 
4. Describe "Weimar culture" and explain why many Germans rejected its values.
Weimar Culture, allowed women to vote- because this does not go along with what German's normally accept women did not belong in voting, or having any sort of rights beyond the home, new realism in literature also challenged the traditional german ways.  
5. How did the conflict between the Catholic Center Party and the SPD contribute to the political crisis of the Weimar Republic?
 This added violence already tense and split debates in who would have the power, these conflicts also made it difficult to be able to find compromise in the weimar republic. Since these were the two leading parties, with such differing values; it made it hard to unite the German people. 

6. How did the economic depression that began in 1929 create an opportunity for extremist political parties in Weimar Germany?
It created an oppertunity for extremeist parties, such as the NAZI party to gain power because they could a. play on the fears of the masses and promise new improvements, and they would also be able to get more seats in the parliment because they would be more appealing.