Early Years Of Weimar 1918-24 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What were Wilsons 14 points?
They offered a potential basis for a negotiated peace but Germany declined
Revolution from above
Prince Max was made chancellor and therefore responsible for the reichstag
What did Ludendorff conclude and was it successful?
They had to request an armistice
No as this led to the 14 points
He fled to Sweden
When did the sailors mutiny and where did they take control of?
November 3rd 1918
Kiel
Revolution from below
Workers and soldiers councils appeared all over Germany
When did the Kaiser abdicate?
November 9th 1918
How did the SPD force the abdication?
Called a general strike
Why did Ebert become Chancellor?
He was head of the SPD, one of the biggest parties
What was the Ebert Groener Pact?
Ebert would be supported by the army
The existing command structure in the army would be upheld
What epidemic was spreading through Germany in 1918?
Spanish Flu/Influenza
19th January 1919
National Assembly met in Weimar
76% voted for democratic parties
SPD, DDP and Z form coalition known as Weimar Republic
When was the new constitution adopted?
31st July 1919
How many votes needed for a seat?
60,000
What was the Reichrat made up of?
Representatives for each of the 17 lander (states)
Strengths of Weimar (5 points)
- allowed women to vote
- proportional representation
- full democracy
- referendums could be called if a tenth of the electorate calls for one
- clearly set out individual rights
Weaknesses of Weimar (3 points)
- hugely unpopular
- the proliferation of smaller parties allowed them to exploit the system
- coalition governments
