Early Years Of The Weimer Republic Flashcards
When was the German empire founded?
1871
How was the empire forged?
Traditional diplomacy
What was the Reichstag?
A government to represent the people.
What was the Bundestag?
A government to represent the 25 states.
What was wrong with the constituencies made in 1867 and 1871?
Rural constituencies had too much power in comparison to urban areas which contained many more people.
Which two had the most power?
The chancellor and monarch
What is universal manhood suffrage?
The right of any man to vote regardless of status
Why was universal manhood suffrage used?
Bismarck believed that rural populations would vote for the conservative or free conservative parties
What was a big issue with government ministers?
Low experience in parliamentary government or foreign affairs as they tended to be selected from the civil service or military
What was the emergency decree?
The president had the power to take full control without consulting the Reichstag.
Pros of the emergency decree.
In a crisis the president could quickly take measures to fix it.
Cons of the emergency decree.
The president could make himself a dictator if used improperly.
When did the kaiser abdicate?
November 9th 1918
Where did the Kaiser flee to?
Holland
What were Wilson’s 14 points?
They offered possible bases for a negotiated peace settlement
