Weimar Germany Flashcards
Who was the emperor of Germany, who fled in November 1918?
Kaiser Wilhem II
Who was the first chancellor of Germany, leader of social democrats?
Friedrich Ebert
Who was Rosa Luxembourg?
The leader of the left wing Spartacists, executed after the uprising
Who was Wolfgang Kapp?
The politician who led the Freikorp in the Kapp Putsch?
Who was Gustav Stresemann?
Chancellor from 1923-29, solved Hyperinflation, Ruhr Crisis and brought about a period of stability and success to Germany
What is an armistice?
Agreement to stop fighting. Germany asked for it in 1918
What was November criminals?
Weimar politicians blamed for the ‘Stab in the back’ of Germany surrendering at the end of World War One
What is constitution?
The system of laws and rules of a country
What is a reichstag?
The German parliament, also the name of the government building
What was article 48?
Gave the president ‘emergency powers’ in times of crisis, this means he can pass any laws without permission
What is proportional representation?
A system where parties gain seats in proportion to the number of votes they receive. Meant to be fair but led to coalitions
What is a chancellor?
Head of government, chosen by the president
What is a president?
Head of state, voted by people, could use article 48 and had power to dismiss government
