German Revolution Flashcards
What was the plan called to prepare Germany for WW1?
The Schlieffen Plan.
Was the Schlieffen Plan a success or a disaster?
Disaster.
When was the Schlieffen plan created?
created - 1903
changed - 1905
What was the peace treaty at the end of ww1 called?
The Treaty of Versailles.
When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
28th June 1919
How much in reparations did Germany need to pay back?
6.6 billion
How many men could Germany have in the military?
100,000 men.
How many battleships could Germany have?
6 Battleships.
Could Germany have Planes or Submarines?
No.
What term was given to the Weimar Politicians who signed the Treaty of Versailles?
The ‘November Criminals’.
What was the name of the Kaiser during WW1?
Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Where did the Kaiser abdicate to?
The Netherlands.
What system of government did the kaiser run?
An Autocratic government.
What was Germany previously called?
Prussia.
When was the second Reich established?
1871.
How were laws made in the second Reich?
Federal Law - effected every state and its citizens.
State Law - Only applied to the citizens within that state.
Give 2 areas which Federal law covered:
1) Taxation.
2) Foreign Policy.
What were Germany and its allies called in WW1?
The Triple Alliance.
What were Britain and its allied called in WW1?
The Triple Entente.
Who started the October Reforms?
Ludendorff.
Give 2 socio economic implications of ww1:
1) Spanish Flu Epidemic.
2) Food / Fuel shortages.
Define Socialism:
A system of government where the workers control the means of production instead of their bosses.
Define Communism:
A system of government where the major producer is the state, and the productive resources are owned y the state. Wealth is split equally (in theory) amongst its citizens.
