Part 1 - Section 2 Flashcards
What was the impact of the war on German people?
They were fed up. There were shortages of food medicine and resources
What was the impact of the war on German soldiers in 1918?
They joined in with protests and sailors began to mutiny?
Why did the German navy mutinee in October 1918?
They no longer wanted to fight.
When was the armistice signed to end the war?
11 November 1918
When did the kaiser abdicate?
9 November 1918
Where did he move to?
Holland
What is the name of a country without a monarchy?
Republic
What were the terms of the treaty of Versailles?
- Germany must pay for the cost
- Germany armed forces reduced
- Germany lost their colonies
- German land would be used to make new countries
How much was Germany asked to pay in reparations?
£6.6 billion
What happened in 1923 when Germany failed to pay reparations?
French and German soldiers invaded and occupied the Ruhr
How did the invasion of the Ruhr lead to hyperinflation?
Workers in the Ruhr were striking. The government printed more money to pay workers. Shopkeeper then put prices up so more money was printed
What was the impact of hyperinflation?
Money was now worthless and a loss in support for the government
