Weimar & Nazi Germany 1918-1933 Flashcards
(44 cards)
In what year did the First World War end?
1918
Who was the leader of the social Democratic Party?
Phillip Scheideman
How much did German debts increase by as a result from the war?
From 50 billion marks to 150 billion
Who tried to persuade the Kaiser to abdicate on 9 November 1918?
The minister
On what date in November did the Kaiser flee to Holland?
10.11.1918
When did the war end?
11.11.1918
What was the name of the post WW1 peace treaty?
The Treaty of Versailles
When was the Weimar Republic established?
9.11.1918
Why was the new constitution drew up in Weimar?
Due to unrest in Berlin
Who was the head of the new state?
President
What was the decision-making body of the government?
The Chancellor and the Cabinet
Which body controlled taxations?
The reichstag
How often did people vote form members of the Reichstag?
Every 4 years
Women and men over what age were allowed to vote?
21
What did the proportional representation do?
Made sure small parties had a fair share of seats
How often was a new president elected?
Every 7 years
Which article enabled the president to pass laws without the consent of the Reichstag?
Article 48
What nickname was given to those who signed the Treaty of Versailles?
November criminals
How much money was Germany expected to pay in reparations?
£6600 million
How many German men were allowed in the army?
100,000
What regions were lost to France as part of the Treaty?
Alsace and Lorraine
What did Germans believe about the Minister admitting defeat?
It was a “stab in the back”
Were the Spartacists a challenge from the left or right wing?
Left wing
Who were the Spartacist leaders?
Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht
