the weimar republic 1918-23 Flashcards
describe the events of 1918
october- the october reforms (save kaisers rule) kaiser appointed prince max of baden and set up the SPD
nov- november revolution, people wanted the abdiction of the Kaiser but he refused, revolt spread. SPD called on workers to strike in berlin, on the same day max gave Ebert chancellor
abdication of the Kaiser, kaiser fled to holland 9th nov
armistice, an agreement to stop fighting 11th nov
describe the impact of WW1
the armistice was a shattering blow to morale people lost respect for kaiser and army leaders
the kaiser was a peace obstacle which created strikes and naval mutiny
describe the treaty of Versailles
june 1919
germany wasnt invited therefore they called it a diktat
-article 231 (germany take full responsibility for the war)
-6.6 million in reparations
-rhineland was demilitarised
-army limited to 100,000 men and forbidden to use tanks, submarines and air force
-germany banned from the league of nations
REACTIONS
germany- horror and disbelief. regarded the people who signed it as november criminals
political crisis- scheidemann wanted to reject the treaty however SPD said there was no other choice.
military- army leaders said they could resist, ebert said hed support this if it could be successful, however general groener said there was no other alternative
right- resentment increased, the politicans lacked legitimacy because they bretrayed he fatherland
abroad- GB was content, Lloyd George wanted germany to be a strong trading partner, overtime GB felt bad. france wanted germany to suffer and felt it was too leniant. US reactions were negative. they thought it was unfair
when was the NSDAP established and when did hitler become leader
1920
1921
when were the SA estblished
1921
what was hyperinflation regarding bread
1923 jan 163 marks
oct 9 million
nov 233 billion marks
What parties were left and right
RIGHT
NSDAP
DNVP
CENTRE
Z
DDP
LEFT
SPD
KPD
