abdication of the kaiser (german revolution)

Question 1

kaiser wilhelm ii had ruled since ____. he was a ___, _______ leader

Answer 1

1888
strong
autocratic

Question 2

by _____ after _ years of war Germany faced defeat, its army retreating and its people ____

Answer 2

August 1918
4
starving

Question 3

the _____ would only make peace with germany if it become more _____ - they had to get rid of the _____ and set up a new ______

Answer 3

allies
democratic
kaiser
government

Question 4

there were _______ against the kaiser throughout germany - he was forced to flee to ______

Answer 4

violent uprisings
holland

Question 5

IMPORTANCE: germany was in a ____ position and the new government had no choice but to ________________

Answer 5

weak
sign the armistice

Question 6

IMPORTANCE: the ______ are in control by demanding the kaiser is removed, thus putting germany in a ____________ position

Answer 6

allies
weak negotiating

Question 7

IMPORTANCE: german _______ is in ruins and people are ________ causing much ________ throughout germany

Answer 7

economy
starving
unrest

Question 8

when did it happen?

Answer 8

9th november 1918