Emergence of the Independent Socialist Party Flashcards
1
Q
Why did the SPD split?
A
disagreements over continuing war credits.
2
Q
How many SPD members voted against war credits in Dec 1915?
A
20 members.
3
Q
Why did Haase believe he could no longer lead the SPD?
A
could not lead a party where majority supported the continuation of war.
4
Q
Why did Haase resign?
A
SPD members saw opposition to the war as an act of treason.
5
Q
Who replaced Haase?
A
Ebert.
6
Q
How many members left the SPD in March 1916?
A
18 members.
7
Q
What did the 18 members form?
A
The Labour Fellowship.
8
Q
What was formed in April 1917?
A
The Independent Social Democratic Party of Germany (USPD).
9
Q
Who was the first leader of the USPD?
A
Haase.
