The Weimar republic !918-1929 Flashcards
During the war how many troops died?
2 million dead, 4 million injured
By (…) industrial production was only (…) of what it had been in (…)
1918, 2/3. 1913
How much did Germany’s debt increase from 1914 to 1918
50 million marks - 150 million marks
The average wage for a worker in (…) was only (…) of what they earned in (…)
1918, 60%, 1913
Who told Kaiser Wilheim II that Germany would not win the war?
Hindenburg and Ludendorff
What was the Kiel Mutiny and when did it happen?
Sailor’s in the navy refused to follow the Kaiser’s orders, 3rd November 1918
When was the Kaiser forced to abdicate?
9th November 1918
When was the German republic born?
10th November 1918
Who became the first leader of the German republic?
Ebert
When was the Armistice signed?
11th November 1918
What was the structure of the Weimar republic?
President, Government, Parliament, Electorate
When was the president elected?
Every seven years
What was Article 48?
Meaning the president could over rule his government and make rules by decree
The (…) made political decisions , the (…) led the cabinet
Cabinet, Chancellor
What was proportional representation?
The party’s seats reflected the number of votes it received
Who was allowed to vote?
All men and women over 20
What were the two strengths of the Weimar republic?
Genuine democracy.
No one person or group could hold too much power
What were the weaknesses of the Weimar Republic?
Proportional representation (coalition governments)
Article 48 (Power to outweigh the democracy)
What were the four terms of the treaty of versailles?
Blame, Reparations, Armed forced, Territory
Under what article did did Germany accept blame?
Article 231, The War Guilt Clause
How much did Germany have to pay in reparations?
£6.6 billion
How much land did Germany lose?
13%
How many of each were they allowed
Soldiers
Sailors
Ships
Submarines
Armoured vehicles
100,000
15,000
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