Effect of the world war on Germany

Question 1

What were the physical effects of WW1 on Germany?

Answer 1

Farming was disrupted because farm workers were drafted into the armed forces. By 1918 Germany was producing only 50% of the milk and 60% of the butter and neat, which had been produced before the war.

Question 2

How did the physical effects of WW1 help the allies weaken Germany?

Answer 2

Food could not be imported as British navy blockaded German ports, successfully preventing any food getting in.
Many Germans faced starvation.
-In their weak condition civilians were vulnerable to disease. 3/4 of a million German citizens died of hunger and disease.

Question 3

What happened in 1916-17?

Answer 3

-In 1916-17 the supply of potatoes ran out and there were only turnips left .

Question 4

What were the political effects of WW1 on Germany?

Answer 4

Germany had political problems before the war. The Reichstag was weal. Working class and even middle class people had little say in the way Germany was to run. The was no effective opposition to the Kaiser.
During the war this situation got worse. Opposition leaders were imprisoned . Germany was ruled as a military dictatorship by the Kaiser.

Question 5

What were the psychological effects of WW1 on Germany?

Answer 5

The experience of war made many Germans angry and bitter. All their hopes pre-war years had been dashed.