Germany - The Weimar Republic 18 - 29 Flashcards
When did Germany agree to an armistice?
The war ended on November 11 1918 with an armistice
When did the Kaiser abdicate?
The Kaiser abdicated on 9 November 1918
Which feature of the Weimar constitution was considered to be a strength?
The Bill of Rights was regarded as a strength
What was the Bill of Rights?
It guaranteed all Germans rights and equality under the law
What did Proportional representation lead to?
Proportional representation led to weak governments
What nickname was often given to those German politicians who negotiated the armistice at the end of World War One?
They were known as the ‘November Criminals’
Why were the politicians who negotiated the armistice nicknamed the ‘November Criminals’ ?
As many Germans felt they betrayed the German army by surrendering
What did Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles say?
Article 231 said Germany was to blame for starting the war
What was another name for Article 231?
The ‘War Guilt Clause’
When did France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr industrial area of Germany in response to the non-payment of reparations?
They began occupying the Ruhr in January 1923
How long did the occupation of the Ruhr last for?
The occupation lasted until 1925
What did the occupation of the Ruhr contribute to?
It contributed greatly to the German hyperinflation crisis of 1923
What was the name of the new currency introduced in October 1923 that helped to end hyperinflation?
Rentenmark
What did the introduction of the Rentenmark lead to?
It returned prices in Germany to sustainable levels
What was the name of the repayment plan agreed for Germany’s reparations in September 1924?
Dawes Plan
What did the Dawes Plan do?
The plan reduced the pace of Germany’s reparations repayments
What did the Dawes Plan lead to?
It led to the end of the occupation of the Ruhr
In which year was Germany accepted into the League of Nations as a permanent member of the Council?
1926
What event allowed Germany to join the League of Nations?
After the Locarno Treaties were signed in 1925
What was Germany accepting signing the Locarno Treaties?
They were accepting the Versailles border settlement
What percentage of members of the Reichstag were women in June 1920, after the first elections under the new constitution?
It was 7.7 per cent
What was the percentage of members of women in the National Assembly in January 1919, after the election to draw up the new constitution?
Women made up 9.6 per cent of the National Assembly elected in January 1919 to draw up the new constitution
What was the name of the major architecture movement in Weimar Germany?
Bauhaus, an architecture school
Who was Bauhaus led by?
Walter Gropius
