legacy of ww1 Flashcards
1
Q
when was the armistice signed
A
11th nov 1918
2
Q
who signed the armistice
A
friedrich ebert
3
Q
what did ebert sign the armistice based on
A
woodrow’s 14 points
4
Q
why was the armistice signed by germany (as a benefit)
A
assumed all states would be involved in the peace process
5
Q
when did ebert announce elections for a constituent assembly
A
19 jan 1919
6
Q
why did woodrow not want to discuss peace terms with germany before
A
he insisted kaiser and his military advisers had to go
7
Q
why did the kiel mutiny not attack the british navy (2 points)
A
felt it would be foolish
would ruin ceasefire talks
8
Q
when did kaiser abdicate
A
9 nov 1918
9
Q
why did kaiser abdicate
A
realised he had little support
10
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