The Weimar government handled the Great Depression poorly because of

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The Weimar government's main fear during the Great Depression was inflation. They feared that increased government spending to combat the depression would lead to hyperinflation similar to what occurred in Germany in 1923. As a result, the government cut spending and raised taxes, which only worsened the depression. They did not handle the depression poorly due to fears of US power, communism, or a Jewish takeover.

The Weimar Government Handled the Great Depression Poorly Because of