Chapter 1- Impact of the war, establishment of republic

Question 1

When was Kaiser Wilhelm forced to abdicate?

Answer 1

November 9th 1918 fled to the Netherlands.

Question 2

Why did he have to abdicate?

Answer 2

Due to the events of Autumn 1918:
-30th October, naval mutiny at Wilhelmshaven
-3rd November, naval mutiny spread to Kiel
- the threat of general strike led to the collapse of the Kaiser’s government.
-General Groener told the Kaiser that the army wouldn’t fight for him

Question 3

Ranking system in Weimar Constitution

Answer 3

-President was the head of state
-Chancellor helped in Reichstag
-Reichstag, parliament
-Reichsrat gives advice to Chancellor

Question 4

Who replaced Kaiser Wilhelm?

Answer 4

Fredrich Ebert