What did the public sentiment reflect regarding the Weimar government's handling of the Ruhr situation?

The public sentiment during the Weimar government's handling of the Ruhr crisis was characterized by frustration and perceptions of weakness. This situation arose in 1923 when France and Belgium occupied the Ruhr, Germany's industrial heartland, in response to Germany's failure to meet reparation payments after World War I.

Many Germans felt that the Weimar government was ineffective in both protecting national interests and standing up to foreign powers. The occupation led to a wave of economic hardship and hyperinflation, which further fueled public dissatisfaction. As the government called for passive resistance, including strikes and non-cooperation, many citizens viewed these actions as inadequate and indicative of the government's inability to restore national pride and economic stability. This contributed to a widespread sense that the government appeared weak and incapable of addressing the challenges facing Germany at the time.