( C1 ) The Weimar Republic Flashcards
1
Q
what did president Ebert promise
A
Ebert promised national elections for a new national assembly
2
Q
when were the elections held and what was the outcome
A
the elections were held on 19 January 1919 and the results were positive for those promoting Germany’s new democracy
3
Q
what was the electoral turnout and what were the stats
A
the electoral turnout was high
82% of the electorate voted
40% of seats won by Ebert’s party
4
Q
what did the constitution guarantee
A
the constitution guaranteed:
1) freedom of speech and equality
2) all men and woman over the age of 20 were given the right to vote
3) it set up a parliamentary democracy in which the elected Reichstag made the laws and appointed to gov
4) elected chancellor was appointed and elections were held every 7 years
