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How much iron ore did Germany lose following WW1

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Three quarters

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How much land did Germany lose following WW1

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One quarter

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What was the Ludendorff offensive?

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German divisions were transported from the eastern front to the west resulting in a major breakthrough

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When did the USA enter the war?

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1917

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When did the Allies counter attack?

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August 1918

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When was it clear Germany had to make peace?

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September 1918

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How many Germans died following WW1 due to famine, and disease?

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750,000

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What caused famine?

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Many farmers were drawn into the military

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What happened at Kiel?

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Sailors mutinied after being ordered to go on a suicide mission against the british

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Who were the leading party in the Reichstag in in November 1918

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The social democrats

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Who was the leader of the Social Democrats

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Fredrich Ebert

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When did the Social Democrats send an ultimatum to the Kaiser for a revolution?

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7th november 1918

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Who were the Spartacists?

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A group of radical socialists

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Who were the leaders of the Spartacists?

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Rosa Luxembourg and Karl Liebnecht

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Did president Wilson believe in a fair treaty?

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Yes

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What was article 231?

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It meant Germany had to take the blame for starting the war

17
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What was Germany’s millitary limited to following WW1

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100,000 soliders

18
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Name 3 areas lost by Germany

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Saarland, Northern Schleswig, Upper Silesia

19
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What did the Germans do when first presented with the treaty?

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Refused to sign it

20
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What was the Kapp putsch?

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When far right Freikorps took over Berlin to overthrow the Weimar government

21
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Why did the Kapp putsch fail?

A

There was a general strike which paralysed the country

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