Weimar 1918-1923 Flashcards
What offensive was launched by Germany in WW1 in 1918?
Ludendorff offensive
Which country joined the allies during the war to limit Germany’s progress and what year?
USA, 1917
Where did the German sailors mutiny in October 1918?
Kiel
When did the Kaiser abdicate?
9th November 1918
When was the armistice announced?
11th November 1918
Who werethe leading party in the Reichstag during this period?
Social democrats
Who was the leader of the Social democrats at this time?
Ebert
What were the left wing extremist party called?
The KPD (Spartacists)
Which woman lead the KPD?
Rosa Luxemburg
When was the Putsch lead by the KPD?
January 1919, Berlin
What Revolution did the KPD want to replicate?
Russian Revolution of 1917
How did the KPD replicate this 1917 revolution? (3)
- overthrowing the central government
- establishing workers’ and soldiers’ councils in place of central government in German towns and cities
- using violent methods
Which group of soldiers crucially assisted the government during thid putsch?
The Freikorps
Which two revolutionary leaders were killed?
Rosa Luexmburg, Karl Liebknecht
Who had refused to support the extremists?
Ebert
