Consequences of the First World War Flashcards
1
Q
What were the two sides of Europe?
A
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey (Central Powers) vs Britain, France and Russia (Allies)
2
Q
When did Russia make peace with Germany?
A
1917
3
Q
Who was Field Marshall in the war?
A
Hindenburg
4
Q
When was the war lost?
A
29th September 1918
5
Q
What happened on the 9th of November?
A
The Kaiser abdicated
6
Q
Who led the temporary government and what was the national party?
A
Friedrich Ebert and the SPD
7
Q
Why didn’t Ebert want a revolution like in Russia?
A
- Would lead to civil war
- Disrupt food distribution
- Hinder peace talks
8
Q
How did Ebert prevent revolution?
A
- Maintained support of army by keeping it the same
- Kept support of industrialists - remained on 8 hr/day contracts
9
Q
What was the economic impact of WW1?
A
- Production reduced to 2/3 from 1913
- National income was 1/3 from 1913
10
Q
What did Ebert’s Republic guarantee, following the Kaiser’s abdication?
A
Free speech, free living and better working conditions
