Germany (Predicted Spartacist Revolt 1919) Flashcards
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Who led the Spartacist Revolt?
Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht
They were prominent figures in the Spartacist League, which aimed to implement a communist government in Germany.
What group carried out the Spartacist Revolt?
The Spartacist League
This was a communist group focused on establishing a Soviet-style government in Germany.
What was the main objective of the Spartacist Revolt?
To overthrow the Weimar Government and set up a communist state in Berlin.
What historical context did the Spartacist Revolt take advantage of?
Post-WWI chaos.
What was the outcome of the Spartacist Revolt?
The Weimar government used the Freikorps to crush the revolt, and Luxemburg and Liebknecht were captured and murdered.
What was the role of the Freikorps in the Spartacist Revolt?
They were ex-soldiers used by the Weimar government to brutally suppress the revolt.
What did the Spartacist Revolt reveal about the Weimar government?
It showed the weakness of the new Weimar government.
What fear did the Spartacist Revolt contribute to in Germany?
Fear of communism.
What lasting division did the Spartacist Revolt create?
Division between the SPD (social democrats) and communists.
