weimar germany

• What years did World War One last?

  1914 to 1918
• How many German troops were killed during World War One?

  Two million
• How many German troops were wounded in World War One?

  Four million
• What percentage of German troops became casualties during World War One?

  55%
• How much did Germany's debts increase due to World War One?

  They trebled to 150 billion marks
• What was the impact of the British Navy on Germany during World War One?

  It blocked German ports and prevented food deliveries
• How many Germans died from food shortages during World War One?

  Over 750,000
• What was the state of support for the Kaiser before Germany's defeat?

  Germany lost much support from its people
• When did the Kaiser abdicate?


  On the 9th of November 1918
• What did general Wilhelm Groener inform the Kaiser?

  He had lost support of the German army
• What happened to the Kaiser after he was forced to abdicate?

  He went into exile in Holland
• What did Philipp Scheidemann announce from the Reichstag?

  That the Kaiser was gone and there was a new German Republic
• What was the SPD's immediate task after the Kaiser's abdication?

  To establish a new republic quickly
• What agreement did Ebert make with General Groener?

  To work with the army to keep the Communists out of power
• What did Ebert do to the old Reichstag?

  He suspended it and disbanded all its members
• What was formed to head the country until a new constitution could be agreed?

  The Council of the People's Representatives
• What was Ebert's plan regarding extremist parties?

  To keep them out of power while transitioning to the new Republic
• When was the Armistice signed?

  On the 11th of November 1918
• Who signed the Armistice for Germany?

  Matthias Erzberger
• What did the signing of the Armistice signify?

  It marked the beginning of the German revolution
• What were the key events on the 9th of November 1918?

  • Kaiser abdicated
  • Philipp Scheidemann announced the new German Republic
  • Max von Baden handed over his office to Friedrich Ebert
  • Ebert made an agreement with General Groener
• What were the consequences of the Kaiser's abdication for Germany?

  • Loss of monarchy
  • Establishment of the German Republic
  • Rise of political instability and extremist movements
  • Need for a new constitution
• What were the roles of key figures during the transition to the new German Republic?

  • Kaiser: Abdicated and went into exile
  • Philipp Scheidemann: Announced the new Republic
  • Friedrich Ebert: Led the SPD and formed the Council of the People's Representatives
  • General Groener: Worked with Ebert to maintain order
• What date was the new constitution agreed upon in Germany?

  31st of July, 1919
• What is the name of the constitution agreed upon by the National Assembly in Germany?

  Weimar Republic
• How many votes were in favor of the new constitution?

  262 votes
• What is the minimum voting age under the Weimar Constitution?

  21 years old
• How often do the electorate vote for a president under the Weimar Constitution?

  Every 7 years
• What role does the president play in day-to-day politics under the Weimar Constitution?

  The president plays no part in day-to-day politics
• What is one of the political powers of the president under the Weimar Constitution?

  The power to choose the Chancellor
• Who is the head of the German government under the Weimar Constitution?

  The Chancellor
• What is the role of government ministers in the Weimar Republic?

  To oversee specific areas of running the country
• What is the cabinet in the context of the Weimar Republic?

  The most important decision-making body of the government
• How many houses make up the Weimar Parliament?

  Two houses
• What are the names of the two houses in the Weimar Parliament?

  Reichstag and Reichsrat
• Which house of the Weimar Parliament is more powerful?

  The Reichstag
• What does the Reichstag control?

  Taxation
• How is the Reichstag elected?

  Directly by the people
• What is the purpose of the Reichsrat?

  To represent the regions of Germany
• How does the number of representatives sent by each region to the Reichsrat depend?

  On the size of the region