1.1. Crisis During the War Flashcards
What was the term for political unity in the Reichstag?
Burgfrieden
What caused Burgfrieden to break down in 1917?
The SPD and USPD (socialists) urged Germany to sue for peace
How much money did Germany spend on the war?
$39 billion
How did Germany pay for the war?
With war bonds
How much did industrial output fall by during the war?
40%
Why did Germany suffer from food shortages?
North Sea blockade
What percentage of train did Germany have to import?
40%
What happened in the winter of 1916?
‘The Turnip Winter’ due to a poor harvest
Why was there a growing lack of coal?
Lack of miners and increased strikes
Who was in effective control of Germany during WW1
OHL: Ludendorff and Hindenburg
Who was chancellor during WW1
Bethmann Hollweg (1909-17)
Why did civilians suffer during WW1?
Total War demanded the entire population work towards the war effort.
What happened to the size of government during WW1?
Increased due to the need to manage the economy towards the war effort
How many civilians died during WW1?
500,000
Why did people strike in 1917 and who supported them?
For better working conditions, organised by TUs and SPD
