Spartacist Uprising Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
Who were the leaders of the uprising?
A
Karl Liebknect and Rosa Luxemburg. They sought to establish a communist state (Left wing) They formed the KPD
2
Q
What happened on 6th Jan 1919?
A
Spartacists tried to overthrow Ebert and Weimar government. Ebert ordered the Friekorps to put down the rebellion.
