Stab in the back theory and Political Extremism Flashcards
Stab in the Back Theory
Ludendorff provided a scapegoat for Germany’s defeat - the new democratic government.
Who were the November Criminals?
The government which signed the armistice that entitled Germany to pay the reparations for the war.
Why was democracy brought in by the Ludendorff?
It was one of the main demands of Woodrow Wilson, and could give Germany favourable peace negotiations if they did.
What was the Germany Revolution?
German sailors refusing to obey orders in fear of an attack by their officers.
Proportional Representation
Percentage of votes = Percentage of Seats
What were the Powers of the President?
Command of the armed forces/ appoint and dismiss chancellor/ dissolve Reichstag
What amount of reparations were Germany forced to pay?
132 Billion marks
How did Proportional Representation lead to Political extremism?
It made it easier for extremist parties to gain seats in the Reichstag.
Examples of Left Wing Parties?
Spartacists and KPD
Examples of Right Wing Parties?
DNVP and Freikorps
How did the Weimar government use the Freikorps?
They used to Freikorps to put down let wing uprisings
Rapollo Treaty
USSR agreeing to exchange military technology with Weimar.
Kapp Putsch
Right wing leaders march to seize Berlin and establish a new government.
Why did the Kapp Putsch fail?
It was poorly organised and their forces were weak.
