The Weimar Republic Flashcards
Who declared that Germany would be a democratic republic?
Temporary leader Ebert
Ebert was responsible for establishing the democratic framework after World War I.
What political group in Germany wanted the country to be run by small councils of soldiers and workers?
Spartacists
The Spartacists were a faction of the Communist movement in Germany.
On what date did the Spartacists seize power in Berlin?
6 January 1919
This event marked a significant moment in the early post-war period in Germany.
What was the name of the group sent by Ebert to attack the Spartacists?
Free Corps (Freikorps)
The Free Corps consisted of ex-soldiers who were used to suppress the Spartacist uprising.
What was the outcome of the conflict between the Free Corps and the Spartacists?
The Free Corps recaptured buildings and arrested (and later killed) the Spartacist leaders
This violent suppression ended the Spartacist uprising.
What party won the most votes in the elections held after the Spartacist uprising?
SPD (Social Democratic Party)
The SPD was the leading political party in the early Weimar Republic.
Where did politicians meet to create the Weimar Constitution?
Weimar
The meetings took place in Weimar to avoid the violence occurring in Berlin.
What was the Weimar Constitution?
A formal set of rules for how Germany would be governed
It established the framework for the Weimar Republic.
What rights were granted to all Germans under the Weimar Constitution?
Equal rights, including the right to vote
This was a significant advancement in democratic governance in Germany.
What era is referred to as the Weimar Republic?
The period from the establishment of the Weimar Constitution until the Nazi takeover
This period was characterized by political instability and economic challenges.
