The Weimar Republic Flashcards
(29 cards)
1918
Where did Germany have colonies?
Africa
The Pacific
1918
When did Germany become one country? (and any other information)
1871
Extra: Regional differences remained very strong until 1918
1918
What was Germany’s industry and army like?
Strong army
Growing navy
Produced more steel and iron than Britain
Produced as much coal as Britain
German parliament
Reichstag
1918
Who was the King of Prussia and Germany?
Kaiser
What were two personal and physical qualities of the King of Germany?
Brain damage at birth
Short attention span
Withered arm
Give three leadership qualities of the King of Germany.
Ambitious
Proud of his military
Power hungry
Sacked people who did not agree with him
What happened in the War in early 1918?
Germans celebrating
Russia was defeated
What was the “breakthrough” in 1918?
Eastern front troops were moved to the western front.
The Ludendorff Offensive
When did the USA enter WW1
1917
When did the Allies commence their counter attack?
What was the result?
August 1918
Germany lost WW1
What happened on 25 October 1918?
Naval commanders decided on one last suicidal bid for glory against the British navy.
Sailors mutinied
Took place at Kiel
What events took place between 26 October and 5 November 1918?
Kaiser failed to deal with the mutiny
Protests and strikes broke out against the war
Soldiers mutinied
What happened on 6 November 1918?
Soldiers and workers controlled most of the cities
Social democrats were leading party
What was key on 7 November 1918?
Social Democrats sent ultimatum to the Kaiser
What was key on 9 November 1918?
Strikes in Berlin
Elbert announced abdication of the Kaiser
Elbert becomes Chancellor
What was key on 10 November 1918?
Kaiser flees to Holland
What was key on 11 November 1918?
Armistice between Allies and Germany
End of WW1
Who were the Spartacist leaders?
Rosa Luxemburg (Red Rosa) - Polish Karl Liebknecht
What events took place between Jan and April 1919?
Spartacist leaders were murdered
Left wing uprising was crushed by the Friekorps
What key event happened on 15 January 1919?
Spartacists were crushed
What was the Kapp Putsch?
March 1920
Wolfgang Kapp
General strike
Berlin
Which two groups opposed the Weimar Republic?
Supporters of the Kaiser who were in positions of power in the Army
Communists
What was the method of allocating seats in the Reichstag?
Proportional representation
