AQA A Level History Breadth Study: The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871-1991 June 2018 question paper 7042/1L

Using your understanding of the historical context, assess how convincing the arguments in these three extracts are in relation to the establishment of a stable democracy in West Germany.

‘The aristocratic elites successfully maintained their dominance in Germany in the years 1871 to 1900.’

Assess the validity of this view.

To what extent was the German economy stronger at the beginning of 1929 than it had been in 1900?

‘Communist opposition posed a serious threat to the governments of Germany in the years 1919 to 1939.’

Assess the validity of this view.