Political Authority 2 Flashcards
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How did Germany plan to win WW1?
Schlieffen Plan
What is the Schlieffen Plan?
a military strategy to use in the event of a two front war - army reserve needed to be large in order to work effectively
What were the two fronts that Germany were forced to fight against?
the west = British & French
the east = Russians
What group promised to not cause issues during the war?
trade unions
What was the political truce known as?
Burgfriede
What 3 groups did the SPD split into due to differences in opinion on war?
1- Spartacists
2- SPD
3- USPD
What are the main beliefs of the sparticists?
They opposed war and sought to redistribute wealth
What did the SPD continue to do?
represent the majority and voted for further war credits
What did the USPD commit to?
end the war
Who is Fredrich Ebert?
leader of the SPD and the first president of the Weimar Republic
What were Ebert’s aims for the new Republic?
to keep the support of the army whilst also attempting to not alienate the radical left
What are the overall causes for the end of the Bismarckian constitution?
WW1 & The 1918 Revolution
When did the Weimar Republic officially begin?
1919
Why is the new Republic’s constitution highly democratic?
to represent the development of Germany to a modern state
What are examples of the Fundamental Rights and Duties of German citizens?
- all German’s considered equal before the law
- cooperation with workers to regulate post-war wages and working conditions
