Germany After World War 1 + Formation of Weimar Republic Flashcards
1
Q
List the 3M’s about defeat of Germany in WW1
A
- Men
- Money
- Morale
2
Q
Men
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- 2 million German troops died
- 55% of German troops in casualties
- People bitter about defeat and often unable to find work.
3
Q
Money
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- Debts trebled from 50B Marks to 150B Marks
4
Q
Morale
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- British Navy blockade German ports, leading to 750K Germans died because of food shortage
5
Q
What happened at 9th November 1918?
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- Kaiser told to abdicate but he refused, The army refused to support him, therefore he abdicated.
- Socialist politician proclaimed to crowds that the Kaiser had gone, Ebert became new leader. (Beginning of Weimar Republic)
6
Q
What happened at 11th November 1918
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Ebert signed the armistice and ended World War 1
7
Q
When this happened
- Kaiser told to abdicate but he refused, The army refused to support him, therefore he abdicated.
- Socialist politician proclaimed to crowds that the Kaiser had gone, Ebert became new leader. (Beginning of Weimar Republic)
A
9th November 1918
8
Q
When did this happened
Ebert signed the armistice and ended World War 1
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11th November 1918
