1.5. Political Instability Flashcards
When was the Spartacist Revolution?
January 1919
Who lead the Spartacist Revolution?
Karl Liebknecht and Rosa ‘Red’ Luxemburg
What was Karl Liebknecht’s background?
Former politician
Expelled from Reichstag due to anti war views
Released by Prince Max
What was Rosa Luxemburg’s background?
Polish revolutionary, imprisoned in Russia for involvement in 1905 revolution
What date was the Spartacist uprising initiated?
6 January 1919
Who defeated the Spartacist uprising?
Freikorps
How long did the Spartacist Revolution last?
7 days
Give 3 reasons why the Spartacist Revolution didn’t work
Conservatives still in power and social order intact
Germany rich, with good working conditions meant ire directed at Kaiser, not capitalists
Divided left, with SPD against revolution
When was the Kapp Putsch?
12-17 March 1920
How many friekorps soldiers marched on Berlin during the Kapp Putsch?
6,000
Who defeated the Spartacist Revolution?
Freikorps
Why did the Kapp Putsch fail to take Berli
General strike
When was Walther Rathenau assassinated?
June 1922?
Who assassinated both Rathenau and Erzberger?
Organisation Consul (right wing)
How many demonstrated in Berlin against political assassination?
700,000
