Impact Of The 1st WW Flashcards
When was the armistice that ended the First World War signed?
November 1918
The signing of the armistice marked the cessation of hostilities in the First World War.
What was the Weimar Constitution, and when was it finalized?
The Weimar Constitution was finalized in August 1919
It marked the establishment of the Weimar Republic after the abdication of the Kaiser.
What significant political change did the Weimar Constitution represent for Germany?
It marked the first time that Germany had experienced democracy.
At what age could men and women vote under the Weimar Republic?
20 years old.
Who needed to have the support of most politicians in the Reichstag?
The head of the government (the chancellor).
What was the principle of proportional representation in the Weimar Republic?
The number of seats each party had in the Reichstag was based on the number of votes they received.
What powers did Article 48 grant the president?
Powers to suspend the Constitution in an emergency.
What treaty was signed in June 1919, officially ending the First World War?
The Treaty of Versailles.
What were some of the harsh terms imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany lost 13% of its land, 48% of its iron, and over 6 million citizens were absorbed into other countries.
What did Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles state?
Germany had to accept blame for starting the war in 1914.
What military limitation was placed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles?
The German Army was limited to 100,000 men.
What was the term used by many Germans to describe the politicians who signed the armistice?
Dolchtoss (stabbed in the back).
What were the politicians who signed the armistice referred to as?
The November Criminals.
What constant threats did the Weimar Republic face?
Threats from both left and right wing groups.
What event in 1917 did the Weimar government fear would repeat in Germany?
The Bolshevik Revolution.
What was the role of the Army in supporting the Weimar Republic?
The Weimar Republic was dependent on the Army to support it against revolution.
Who led the Spartacist League?
Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg.
What did the Spartacist League seek to establish?
A communist state.
What happened on January 6, 1919, involving the Spartacist League?
Their attempt to overthrow the Weimar Government was put down by the Freikorps.
What event in 1920 involved the right successfully seizing control?
The Kapp Putsch.
What did Ebert encourage the people of Berlin to do during the Kapp Putsch?
Go on strike.
What was the outcome of the Kapp Putsch?
The Putsch collapsed with support from trade unionists.
What economic problem worsened in 1923 when the French occupied the Ruhr?
The problems facing the Weimar Republic.
Why was the Ruhr significant to Germany?
It was considered the industrial heartland of Germany.
