; Many small extreme parties in Reichstag -> needed to form coalition gov

; BUT!, parties were unwilling to compromise, coalition gov often collapsed (20 diff gov betw. 1919-1933)

; it was difficult to pass laws to improve people's lives so they look for alternatives such as Hitler, who promised stronger and more effective government

; Rapid increase in prices of goods due to German Gov being unable to pay back reparations in 1923.

; Led to printing more money. Currency lost value, people lost savings

; Had to eat bread/egg cause cannot afford proper meal

; since ppl lost savings, brought discontent among the German population at the incompetence of Weimar gov to look after interests and sough for alternatives who could promised better life such as Hitler

; right-wing : monarchists who wishes for Kaiser back into power. Felt Germany not solely responsible for WW1 and disagreed with TOV terms. Wants Germany's army and industry to be strong again and does not accept Germany's defeat in war and blamed politicians for not having the courage to continue the war

; left-wing: supports social change to create a more equal society. favours equal adv. and opp. and collective goods over individualism. wanted more equality and opposed to democracy. communists worker's council took control in many parts of germany, Communist 'People's Gov' took over Bavaria

; they lacked strong support from the people, politicians and soldiers. the go lacked stability which drew out discontent from both wings. looked for alternatives who promised a good government and had plans hat drew the attention of both wings