How did Germany change after the First World War?

• Weimar Republic

  Refers to Germany from 1918-1933. During this period, Germany's power lay in it's government
• Why did Kaiser Wihelm II Abdicate?

  • Kaiser Wihelm II was an Emperor of Germany and the Commander-in-Chief of the German armed forces
  • November 1918, the war drew to a close as allied troops advanced. In response, the Navy was previously Imperial loyal to the Kaiser, mutinied (refuse to follow orders). This is called Kiel Mutiny
  • Resulted in significant unrest at home, low on food and all goods are resulted within the British Navy Blockade. Many direct their anger towards the Kaiser
  • Kaiser Wihelm II was forced to abdicate his throne and flee Germany for Holland. Power was handed to the government
• What event occurred on the 3rd of November 1918 at the main German naval base in Kiel?

  German sailors mutinied instead of following orders to attack the British Royal Navy.
• What was the significance of the Worker's and Soldier's Councils on the 8th of November 1918?

  They seized most of Western Germany, indicating a shift in power.
• How did the sailor's mutiny affect the political landscape in Germany?

  It sparked rebellions across Germany and led to the collapse of the German system.
• What happened to Kaiser Wilhelm II on the 9th of November 1918?

  He was forced to abdicate.
• Who became Chancellor of Germany on the 9th of November 1918?

  Friedrich Ebert, leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
• What action did Friedrich Ebert take on the 11th of November 1918?

  He accepted the armistice, formally ending the 1st World War.
• What was the outcome for Germany in the 1st World War as of the 11th of November 1918?

  Germany was defeated.