SPD Flashcards
Who represented the moderate left in Germany after World War I?
The Social Democratic Party (SPD), led by Friedrich Ebert, represented the moderate left.
What divided the SPD during World War I?
The SPD split over the war: the Majority SPD (MSPD) supported the war effort, while the Independent Social Democratic Party (USPD) opposed it.
What were the ideological differences within the left in post-war Germany?
The USPD’s right wing favored a Russian-style socialist revolution, while the Majority SPD supported a parliamentary democracy.
Who were the key leaders of the Majority SPD, and what did they aim to achieve?
Key leaders were Friedrich Ebert and Philipp Scheidemann, who aimed to introduce socialist reforms through parliamentary means.
Why did the Majority SPD eventually support the abdication of the Kaiser?
They joined the call for abdication because they were losing support to the USPD and wanted to lead the popular movement for change.
