Weimar Germany Flashcards
Why was the Weimar Republic set up?
Kaiser Wilhelm had been abdicated and a new democracy was needed to rule Germany.
Who became chancellor in 1924?
Gustav Stressman
When did Hitler become chancellor?
1933
What was the ‘Stab in the back’?
when the Weimar republic announced armistice and the German soldiers felt betrayed.
Why did the German soldiers feel betrayed by Weimar Republic?
They were told Germany was winning the war, but then in 1918 Germany government surrendered.
Who were the 3 people that were meant to sign the Treaty of Versailles?
Lloyd George (Prime Minister of Uk) President Wilson (USA) President Clemenceau (France)
What did the Spartacist do to threaten Weimar Republic?
1919 they turned a protest into a revolution but failed from no support from Left Wing.
What was the Red Rising of the Ruhr?
1920 ‘Red Army’ of 50,00 workers who took control of raw materials. Failed due to weak leadership.
What was the Kapp Putsch?
12,000 Freikorps marched to Berlin. They put Kapp as new leader of Germany.
Was the Munich Putsch a success?
No, leaders were arrested and Hitler went to prison.
