Kaiser Wilhelm II Flashcards
1
Q
What years did Kaiser rule Germany from?
A
1888 to 1918
2
Q
When did the Kaiser abdicate?
A
November 9, 1918
3
Q
Why did the Kaiser abdicate?
A
It became clear that he could no longer command any authority in Germany . Politicians in Germany realised that in order to prevent a revolution, a new government had to be formed quickly
4
Q
Who was in charge after Kaiser abdicated?
A
the Social Democratic Party (SPD) formed a government and Friedrich Ebert became the leader of Germany the following day
5
Q
When was the armistice signed?
A
November 11, 1918 by Friedrich Ebert
6
Q
Why was the armistice controversial?
A
Many Germans felt that they could have won the war and so were “stabbed in the back” by Ebert and his government
