Summary 2 - How serious was the threat from the left?

Question 1

Give evidence to suggest that the threat from the left was serious?

Answer 1

A revolutionary threat was created in the aftermath of the war.

Question 2

What percentage of the electorate supported extreme left wing views?

Answer 2

Only 10-15%

Question 3

Give two reasons why the threat from the left was relatively insignificant?

Answer 3

• The left were ideologically and tactically divided.
• The ablest leaders (Luxemburg and Liebknecht) were removed by the Freikorps .