Opposition to the government: The legacy of war and defeat

Question 1

Why was the signing of the TOV in 1918 so problematic?

Answer 1

Many Germans felt the war could have been won - labelled the politicians the ‘November Criminals’

Question 2

What did the ‘stab in the back myth’ entail?

Answer 2

Germans thought they were betrayed by democratic and socialist politicians

Question 3

What did the signing of the TOV result in?

Answer 3

Negative legacy on the war - and its cost produced inflation which contributed to post-war economic problems

Question 4

What were some of the restrictions of the TOV?

Answer 4

. German forces were restricted to 100,000 men
. Germany lost territory, including its overseas colonies
. Germany had to accept ‘War Guilt’ - liability for the war and pay all reparations which left them in severe debt