German revolution

Question 1

Where did the German revolution happen

Answer 1

• Kiel (a naval base mutinied)

Question 2

When was the German revolution

Answer 2

1918 September

Question 3

Freidrich Ebert role in the revolution

Answer 3

Leader of the SPD
Advocated for elections
Blamed for the early problems the new republic face

Question 4

What was the result of the German revolution

Answer 4

• Workers where given rights

- Generals and civil servants and industrials from before the war still had influence

Question 5

Which parties opposed Ebert

Answer 5

KPD - Wanted a communist revolution
USPD - Opposed the SPD for not being socialist enough
DNVP - Nationalist and Believed an elite should rule germany

Question 6

How did Ebert secure the Weimar Republic

Answer 6

• giving concessions to workout
• gaining support of the army Ebert-Groener agreement (Ebert agreed to protect the army against any concessions)
• Supressing communist parties via paramilitary force - freikorps