The Weimar Republic 1918-29 Flashcards
What was the impact of the First World War on Germany? (Troops)
Two million German troops died + four million wounded
After the First World War, what did the government debts increase from and to?
50billon to 150billion marks
What did the devastating effects of war leave Germans no choice but to do?
Revolt by striking and rioting
When did the First World War end?
1918
Kaiser Wilhelm was forced to abdicate after the war, then where did he flee to?
Holland
After Kaisers abdication, Germany was declared a what?
A republic
The day after German republic was declared, Ebert suspended the old Reichstag and formed….? (temporarily)?
The council of people’s representatives
(After German republic was declared) on November 10th 1918, why were the Berlin streets crowded
people (some armed) were hoping to take over parts of the city
Why were people/ rioters (some armed) hoping they could take over some of Berlin?
Because Germany was declared a republic
When was Germany declared a republic?
November 1918
How long did the revolutionary period last? (after German was declared republic)
August 1919
When was the Weimar Republic established?
1919
When was Armistice signed?
11th November 1918
What was the first major decision of Ebert’s new Republic
The Armistice signing
Because of the Armistice signing, what terms of peace became a large burden for Germany?
The treaty of Versailles
Within the Weimar constitution
