Opposition, control and consent, 1918-33 Flashcards
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What was the Stinnes-Legien agreement?
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An agreement negotiated between Ebert and Germany’s trade unions. The Weimar govt offered legislation on hours of work and union representation in the workplace for their support.
Used in the Kapp Putsch.
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What was the Ebert-Groener Pact?
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An agreement negotiated between Ebert and the Reichswehr. The army agreed to support the govt as long as it opposed left-wing ideas of parties in the Reichstag.
Useful in the communist takeover.
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What was Reichsexecution?
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The removal of a local government which was a threat to the Weimar government. This meant putting in place a military govt to restore order.
