Question

directions
consider the context below and the documents and your work above.
answer the prompt below.
write 1 - 2 paragraphs to answer the selected prompt.
in your answer include references and examples to support your conclusion.
context
in 1928, the nazi party won 12 seats in the reichstag (german congress/parliament), with >3% of the vote. in 1932 they won 230 seats and 33% of the vote. this would be the last fair and free reichstag election in weimar germany. while never achieving a full majority, the nazis were the largest party in the reichstag and hitler soon became the chancellor.
in 1933, an attempt by a communist to burn down the reichstag caused panic among the establishment politicians. they soon passed the enabling acts giving the chancellor, hitler, the power to pass laws without the reichstags approval. hitler soon gave himself dictatorial control of the government.
weimar germany, a republic, became nazi germany, a totalitarian dictatorship.
prompt: in your opinion, what 2 major challenges to the weimar republic most directly contributed to the rise of fascism in weimar germany and the nazis eventual take over in 1933.

Explanation:

The Weimar Republic faced economic instability (like hyperinflation) and political fragmentation. Economic woes made people desperate for change, and political fragmentation (multiple small parties) led to weak governance. The Nazis exploited these. For example, economic hardship made people more open to Nazi promises. Political chaos (like the Reichstag Fire used as an excuse for Enabling Acts) allowed the Nazis to gain power.

Answer:

Economic instability (e.g., hyperinflation) and political fragmentation (e.g., weak governance from multiple small parties) were the two major challenges.