2 - Creation of weimar and the German revolution Flashcards
Who was appointed chancellor in the October reform?
Max Von Baden
What actions were taken to turn Germany into a parliamentary democracy during the October refrom?
Willhelm gave his power over the army and the navy to the Reichstag’s
the chancellor was now accountable for the Reich stag (NOT THE KAISER)
armistice negotiations were opened with allies
What was the Kiel muttiny?
On october 29th, unrest began when sailors refused orders, and Von Baden’s government quickly lost control.
they feared that they were being sent on a suicide mission to reinstate german honour
What were the effects of the kiel muttiny?
Workers and soldiers councils were set up in major citites
Bavaria was declared an independent socialist republic
What did the Kiel mutiny show the government?
The October reforms had failed to impress the germ,an people and unrest was growing and the people wanted the kaiser to abdicate
What did prince Max announce following the unrest?
that the kaiser would abdicate the throne on November 9th
