October reforms

Question 1

When had Imperial Germany been created?

Answer 1

1871

Question 2

What is a constitutional monarchy?

Answer 2

Monarch has limited power within the lines of constitution

Question 3

How did Ludendorff plan on creating a constitutional monarchy?

Answer 3

Establish a democratic government while keeping the German monarchy

Question 4

2 aims of Ludendorff’s political turnaround

Answer 4

1. secure Germany best possible peace terms from the Allies

2. Prevent political disturbances

Question 5

Ludendorff’s secret aim of the political turnaround

Answer 5

Move responsibility for Germany’s defeat in WW1 from military leadership to new leadership

Question 6

What happened on 3 October 1918?

Answer 6

Prince Max of Baden was appointed chancellor

Question 7

3 reforms which turned Germany into a parliamentary democracy

Answer 7

Wilhelm 2 gave up powers over the army and navy to the Reichstag
Chancellor was made accountable to the Reichstag instead of the Kaiser
Armistice negotiations with the allies were opened.

Question 8

Early November 1918, what was recognised?

Answer 8

Creation of a constitutional monarchy would not stop a revolutionary situation