The Armistice

Question 1

What is an Armistice?

Answer 1

All sides in a war agree to stop fighting

Question 2

What were 3 reasons Germany wanted an Armistice?

Answer 2

1. German military feared allied breakthrough and invasion of Germany.
2. Danger of revolution spreading from Russia.
3. German high sea fleet sailors mutinied and refused to enter battle.
4. The Kaiser abdicated and fled.
5. German Military hoped for good peace terms.
6. German civilians were suffering due to the blockade.

Question 3

What did Germany not like about the Armistice?

Answer 3

1. They were horrified at the harshness of it, but had no choice
2. The allies wanted to make sure Germany couldn’t start fighting again.

Question 4

What were the terms of the Armistice?

Answer 4

Germany must:
Stop all fighting immediately
Withdraw all troops from occupied countries
Pull all troops back to inside 30 miles of German border
Hand over huge amounts of weapons and military vehicles