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Germany info ~1919 Flashcards

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1
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Define constitution

A

A set of rules for a country

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Why was the Weimar Constitution formed in 1919?

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Germany had just gotten rid of one system of government
-badly needed another

(Weimar constitution= one of most democratic at time)

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3
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When was the armistace for WW1 signed?

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11:11:1918

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4
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Why was the signing of the armistace in 1918 a shock for the German public?

A

Kaiser had censored news of the war

  • Public thought Germany way winning- thought sudden defeat was result of pacifists and weak politicians stabbing army in the back
  • -> criticised gov.
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5
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How did the Weimar Constitution work in terms of how members were elected?

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All Germans over 20 can vote
-Election using proportional representation

President- elected every 7 years
(appoints courts & armed forces (reichwehr))
Reichstag (parilament) elected every 4 years
Reichsrat (senate) appointed from 17 local gov.s in Germany
(Reichstag +Reichsrat= laws)
Chancellor (head of gov.) appointed by President

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6
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What did the president in the Weimar Constitution have access to as emergency powers?

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Article 48
-complete control
Can set aside Fundamental Laws

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7
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What were the 3 fundamental laws in the Weimar Constitution?

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Personal Freedom
-No one can be arrested unless they have broken the law

Freedom of Expression
-All Germans can express their opinion in speech, writing, or picture

The freedom to hold peaceful meetings and form unions and societies

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8
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What were the advantages and disadvantages of the Weimar Constitution?

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Advantages
Fundamental Laws- Offered equality
Election of Reichstag & President- public control

Disadvantages
President appointing courts & armed forces- Can create corrupt system
Article 48- Offers President complete control over country- Massive scope for corruption

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9
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What was the Treaty of Versailles?

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Main peace treaty after WW1- June 1919

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10
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Who signed the TofV?

A

Britain- Lloyd George
USA- Wilson
France- Clemenceau
Germany- Muller

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11
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What was the effect of WW1 on Britain?

A

750,000 men dead- many wounded

NO attacks on British soil

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What was the effect of WW1 on France?

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Generation of men killed

Damage throughout country

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13
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What was the effect of WW1 on the USA?

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Only joined in 1917- limited effects

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14
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What did Britain want in terms of reparations after WW1?

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To trade w/ Germany
Stable gov.
Stop spread of communism

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15
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What did France want in terms of reparations after WW1?

A

Revenge

Guarantee that war wouldn’t happen again

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16
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What did the USA want in terms of reparations after WW1?

A

‘A just and lasting peace’

No secret treaties

17
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What did right wing parties want in Germany in 1919?

A 
(mainly conservative)
Stable society
Strong govt. and leadership
Capitalism
Nationalism
Uphold traditional values (in law&order and societal structure)
18
Q

Define nationalism

A

Putting the needs of the country over the needs of an individual

19
Q

What did extreme right wing parties want in Germany in 1919?

A

Resented how army was abandoned
Fear and hatred towards communists
Wanted to reserve TofV

20
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What did left wing parties want in Germany in 1919?

A

Rapid change in society
Power in hands of workers
Opposed capitalism
Co-operation w/ other countries

21
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What did extreme left wing parties want in Germany in 1919?

A

Revolution (like Russia in 1917)
More power for workers
Abolish power of army and land-owning class

22
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What did most Germans feel like not enough was being done about in 1919?

A

End of WW1
Unfair conditions of TofV
Rising unemployment
Falling living conditions

23
Q

Who did the KPD (Communist party) in Germany represent?

Where do they fit on the political spectrum?

A

Workers
Some middle classes

Most extreme left

24
Q

Who did the SPD (Social Democrates) in Germany represent?

Where do they fit on the political spectrum?

A

Workers
Middle classes

Left

25
Q

Who did the DDP (Democratic party) in Germany represent?

Where do they fit on the political spectrum?

A

Businesses

Leaning left

26
Q

Who did the ZP (Center party) in Germany represent?

Where do they fit on the political spectrum?

A

Originally part of Catholic Church

Middle

27
Q

Who did the ISVP (People’s party) in Germany represent?

Where do they fit on the political spectrum?

A

Upper middle class

Leaning right

28
Q

Who did the DNVP (National party) in Germany represent?

Where do they fit on the political spectrum?

A

Land-owners
Big business
Wealthy people

Right

29
Q

Where did the NSDAP (Nazi party) in Germany fir on the political spectrum?

A

Extreme right

30
Q

What skill does question 1 on the exam ask you to demonstrate?

minutes/marks?

Own knowledge?

A

Inference

6 mins/4 marks

NO

31
Q

What skill does question 2 on the exam ask you to demonstrate?

minutes/marks?

Own knowledge?

A

Explain

12 mins/9 marks

SOME

32
Q

What skill does question 3 on the exam ask you to demonstrate?

minutes/marks?

Own knowledge?

A

Essay
(why/in what ways/how much)

18 mins/12 marks

YES
(Bullet points= 2 paras
Own= 1 para
Conclusion)

33
Q

What skill does question 5a/6a on the exam ask you to demonstrate?

minutes/marks?

Own knowledge?

A

Describe

12 mins/9 marks

As much specific as poss
(make 3 points-like q.2)

34
Q

What skill does question 5b/6b on the exam ask you to demonstrate?

minutes/marks?

Own knowledge?

A

Essay- over 1/2 of marks

25 mins/16 marks (+ 4 SPAG)

YES 
(Bullet points= 2 paras
Own= 1 para
Conclusion
--> focus on extent of change

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