History__Germany.txt
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Why did the Kaiser abdicate?
US President Wilson refused peace terms while Kaiser was in control
Waning support
Waning support
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When did the Kaiser abdicate?
9 Nov 1918
3
Why were there elections in 1918?
Kaiser fled, so new Constitution was necessary
4
How did the new republic get its name?
Berlin was considered too dangerous; CA met in more peaceful Weimar
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Why was a coalition government formed?
Proportional representation resulted in many parties being formed, which made it difficult to create political stability.
No party was able to win a majority.
No party was able to win a majority.
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What were strengths of the new Constitution?
Men and women over 20 had the vote<br>The chancellor had to have majority support<br>Voting by proportional representation
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What were weaknesses of the new Constitution?
Article 48: President could suspend Constitution
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When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
28 Jun 1919
9
What area was demilitaried in Germany?
Rhineland
10
How was Germany's military restricted?
Army not to exceed 100k
No tanks, armoured cars or aircraft
No submarines
No tanks, armoured cars or aircraft
No submarines
11
What was Article 231 of the ToV?
War Guilt Clause<div>Germany to accept WW1 blame and compensate Allied powers for damage</div>
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What was Dolchstoss?
Many Germans believed army was backstabbed by ToV
Politicians signing known as Nov Criminals
Politicians signing known as Nov Criminals
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What reparations did Germany have to pay?
£6,600mil - cattle, sheep, merchant ships
14
Who were the Spartacists?
Radical group from SPD - sought to establish state with Communist ideals
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What did the Spartacists aim in Jan 1919?
Attempted to overthrow Ebert/Weimar govt
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Who were the Freikorps?
Military groups formed at end WW2
Didn't support WR but aimed to stop Bolshevism
Didn't support WR but aimed to stop Bolshevism
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Why did the Spartacist uprising fail?
Spartacists attacked by army/Freikorps
(Liebknecht/Luxemburg were killed)
(Liebknecht/Luxemburg were killed)
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