1.2 The German Revolution - Dates

Question 1

What happened on the 29th September 1918

Answer 1

The Generals recommend a new civilian government and an armistice

Question 2

What happened on the 3rd October, 1918?

Answer 2

A new civilian government led by Prince Max of Baden, based on Reichstag support and including Liberals and Socialists, is formed

Question 3

What happened on the 31st October, 1918?

Answer 3

Kiel sailors mutiny. Unrest spreads.

Question 4

What happened on the 9th November, 1918?

Answer 4

Prince Max hands over the chancellorship to Socialist leader Ebert. A republic is declared. The Kaiser abdicates and flees to Holland

Question 5

What happened on the 10th November, 1918?

Answer 5

The new socialist government makes an agreement with General Groener to gain support of the army.

Question 6

What happened on the 11th November, 1918?

Answer 6

The new government signs the armistice

Question 7

What happened in January 1919?

Answer 7

A communist rising by the Spartacists is suppressed by the Socialist government. (Later, in Spring 1919 and 1920, further waves of strikes and risings are suppressed).

Question 8

What happened in February 1919?

Answer 8

A new elected National Assembly meets at Weimar to draw up a new constitution. This is completed by August 1919