history: Weimar and Nazi Germany the weimar republic Flashcards
when did Kaiser Wilhelm abdicate due to opposition caused by WW1?
November 1918
why were people angry at the king?
major food shortages
what percentage of less milk was being produced?
50%
what percentage of less butter was being produced?
60%
how many people died of starvation?
3/4 of a million
when did Germany sailors mutiny (refuse to fight) at kiel?
25 October 1918
what were happening across Germany causing the king to abdicate?
strikes
what was the mutinies and strikes known as?
the German Revolution
after the king abdicated what political party took over Germany?
the most popular, the Social Democrats
how did social democrats end the war?
by signing the Armistice
what party was supported by the working class and were against Weimar republic?
Communist Party (KDP)
what party were supported by the catholics?
Centre Party
what party were supported by middle and upper classes?
Nationals People Party (DNVP)
what party supported by the unemployed, ex soldiers and nationalists ?
National Socialist German Workers Party (NSDAP)
which political party later became the Nazis ?
NSDAP
in the treaty of Versailles, what clause was the blame clause?
clause 231
in the treaty of Versailles how many reparation were needed to be paid by Germany?
£6,600 million
in the treaty of Versailles what were german colonies handed over to?
The league of nations
in the treaty of Versailles what land would be occupied by the allies for 15 years?
the Rhineland
in the treaty of Versailles what happened to German Terriotories?
they were given away
in the treaty of Versailles what land was handed over to France?
Alsace-Lorraine
in Weimar constitution how often would a president be elected?
every 7 years
what was the president In control of?
the army,navy and air force
what did proportional representation mean?
lots of small parties got seats in the reichstag
