( C1 ) The Weimar Republic

Question 1

what did president Ebert promise

Answer 1

Ebert promised national elections for a new national assembly

Question 2

when were the elections held and what was the outcome

Answer 2

the elections were held on 19 January 1919 and the results were positive for those promoting Germany’s new democracy

Question 3

what was the electoral turnout and what were the stats

Answer 3

the electoral turnout was high

82% of the electorate voted
40% of seats won by Ebert’s party

Question 4

what did the constitution guarantee

Answer 4

the constitution guaranteed:

1) freedom of speech and equality
2) all men and woman over the age of 20 were given the right to vote
3) it set up a parliamentary democracy in which the elected Reichstag made the laws and appointed to gov
4) elected chancellor was appointed and elections were held every 7 years