WW1 Flashcards
How much iron ore did Germany lose following WW1
Three quarters
How much land did Germany lose following WW1
One quarter
What was the Ludendorff offensive?
German divisions were transported from the eastern front to the west resulting in a major breakthrough
When did the USA enter the war?
1917
When did the Allies counter attack?
August 1918
When was it clear Germany had to make peace?
September 1918
How many Germans died following WW1 due to famine, and disease?
750,000
What caused famine?
Many farmers were drawn into the military
What happened at Kiel?
Sailors mutinied after being ordered to go on a suicide mission against the british
Who were the leading party in the Reichstag in in November 1918
The social democrats
Who was the leader of the Social Democrats
Fredrich Ebert
When did the Social Democrats send an ultimatum to the Kaiser for a revolution?
7th november 1918
Who were the Spartacists?
A group of radical socialists
Who were the leaders of the Spartacists?
Rosa Luxembourg and Karl Liebnecht
Did president Wilson believe in a fair treaty?
Yes
What was article 231?
It meant Germany had to take the blame for starting the war
What was Germany’s millitary limited to following WW1
100,000 soliders
Name 3 areas lost by Germany
Saarland, Northern Schleswig, Upper Silesia
What did the Germans do when first presented with the treaty?
Refused to sign it
What was the Kapp putsch?
When far right Freikorps took over Berlin to overthrow the Weimar government
Why did the Kapp putsch fail?
There was a general strike which paralysed the country
