Key Stages Of The German Revolution

Question 1

Stage 1

Answer 1

Revolution from above: the creation of parliamentary monarchy.

29 Sept: Generals recommend a new civilian government and an armistice.
3 Oct: a new civilian government led by Prince Max of Baden, based on Reichstag support and including liberals and socialists, is formed.

Question 2

Stage 2

Answer 2

Revolution from below: The creation of parliamentary republic.

31 Oct: Kiel sailors mutiny. Unrest spreads.

9 Nov: Prince Max hands over the chancellorship to socialist leader Ebert. A new republic is declared. The Kaiser abdicates and fled to Holland.

Question 3

Stage 3

Answer 3

Limited revolution: The deal with the army.

10 Nov: The new socialist government makes an agreement to with General Groener to gain the support of the army.

Question 4

Stage 4

Answer 4

Armistice

11 Nov: The new government signs the armistice.

Question 5

Stage 5

Answer 5

Revolution suppressed.

1919 Jan: A communist rising by the Spartacists is suppressed by the socialist government.

Later, in spring 1919 and spring 1920, further waves of strikes and risings are suppressed.

Question 6

Stage 6

Answer 6

Formal establishment of the new regime.

1919 Feb: A new elected government National Assembly meets at Weimar to draw up a new constitution. This is completed by August 1919.