German Revoloution Flashcards
how did WW1 cause the German Revolution
because if it’s failure : 1918 they made a spring offensive on Paris
2 milllion troops died since 1914 defeat seemed near
how did hardship cause the German Revolution
Allies navies blockading the German coast to prevent import of supplies
food shortages led to military failure and suffering while a deadly influenza was spreading
how did the Russian Revolution cause the German Revolution
created discontent in Germany; Germans demanded similar changes eg councils of soldiers and workers
what happened in the 29th October 1918
Wilhelm Shaven naval base had German soldiers refuse to sail
what happened on 4th November 1918
40,000 sailors joined dockers and set up workers/ soldiers council
where were there revolts similar to the one on 4th Nov
Hamburg, Bremen and Lubeck
where did Kurt march them to
state capital of Munich
who fled the country out of fear
King Ludwig III
how many kings, dukes and princes also fled
4 Kings, 5 Dukes, 12 Princes
what was Bavaria declares
a people’s state
how did the 7th november end
the Kaiser has to negotiate with the allies
what happened on 9th nov
Kaiser wilhelm gave up position and fled to Holland
New Gov formed by Social Democrat Party and Frederick Ebert
name the effects of the German Revolution (2)
1) Agreed to Armistace which withdrew all land won at war , pulled troops back 48 km inside french border , surrender munitions and navy under allies control
2) terms of armistace not popular and economic suffering continued
