How much of the threat to the Republic were the left?

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	How much of the threat to the Republic were the left?
	Advantages The fear of communist revolution was considerable. Kiel in 1918 + Bavaria 1919, as well as street violence + industrial unrest. Fear of Soviet Red Army and perceived 'red threat' never diminished. The threat of revolution encouraged many to share the analysis of the right that the Republic was based on weak government and should therefore be replaced.	Disadvantages Revolutionary left was divided and weakened by the lack of widespread support. The head-on-revolt tactic against the state was counterproductive and never threatened to succeed in its objective of prompting a Bolshevik style takeover.
	Evaluation The elections of June 1920 were overshadowed by bitter disappointment of the treaty and continuing political unrest. The votes highlighted a distinct polaristion and a swing towards parties of the 'Weimar Coalition'. Parties supporting the Republic saw their votes collapse by 6 million in comparison to 1919 elections. The 'Weimar Coalition' received only 44% of the vote + majority of the Reichstag were unsympathetic/hostile to the new Republic. The largest party in the Reichstag- SPD, were reluctant to work with other parties in coalition governments for fear of further alienating their supporters.

How much of the threat to the Republic were the left?

Advantages

The fear of communist revolution was considerable. Kiel in 1918 + Bavaria 1919, as well as street violence + industrial unrest.
Fear of Soviet Red Army and perceived 'red threat' never diminished.
The threat of revolution encouraged many to share the analysis of the right that the Republic was based on weak government and should therefore be replaced.

Disadvantages

Revolutionary left was divided and weakened by the lack of widespread support.
The head-on-revolt tactic against the state was counterproductive and never threatened to succeed in its objective of prompting a Bolshevik style takeover.

Evaluation

The elections of June 1920 were overshadowed by bitter disappointment of the treaty and continuing political unrest. The votes highlighted a distinct polaristion and a swing towards parties of the 'Weimar Coalition'. Parties supporting the Republic saw their votes collapse by 6 million in comparison to 1919 elections. The 'Weimar Coalition' received only 44% of the vote + majority of the Reichstag were unsympathetic/hostile to the new Republic. The largest party in the Reichstag- SPD, were reluctant to work with other parties in coalition governments for fear of further alienating their supporters.

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How much of the threat to the Republic were the left?