Rebellions and Uprisings against Weimar Republic

• What was the date of the Spartacists League revolt?

  6th January 1919
• Who were the leaders of the Spartacists League?

  Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg
• What type of government did the Spartacists want for Germany?

  They wanted Germany to be run by small councils of soldiers and workers
• What action did Ebert take in response to the Spartacists' revolt?

  Ebert sent in 2000 Freikorps to deal with the rebellion
• What was the outcome of the Spartacists' revolt after three days?

  The Freikorps recaptured buildings and defeated the Spartacists
• What happened to the leaders of the Spartacists after the revolt?

  The leaders were brutally murdered
• When did the Kapp Putsch occur?

  March 1920
• Who was Wolfgang Kapp?

  He was a right wing politician and journalist
• How many Freikorps did Kapp gather for the Putsch?

  About 5000 Freikorps
• What was Kapp's goal during the Putsch?

  To take over the country and retrieve lost lands of the Treaty of Versailles
• What was the response of the workers to Kapp's takeover?

  The workers went on strike and didn’t support Kapp as leader
• What happened to utilities in Berlin during the Kapp Putsch?

  There was no gas, water, or electricity running
• How long did Kapp remain in control of Berlin?

  100 hours
• What did Ebert do after Kapp fled Berlin?

  Ebert returned to Berlin
• What action did Ebert take to deal with the rebellion and workers' strike?

  Ebert hired the Freikorps to take care of the rebellion
• When did the Munich Putsch occur?

  8th November 1923
• What were the key events of the Spartacists League revolt?

  • Date: 6th January 1919
  • Leaders: Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg
  • Goal: Small councils of soldiers and workers
  • Ebert sent 2000 Freikorps
  • Outcome: Freikorps defeated Spartacists, leaders murdered
• What were the key events of the Kapp Putsch?

  • Date: March 1920
  • Leader: Wolfgang Kapp
  • Gathered 5000 Freikorps
  • Goal: Take over country and retrieve lost lands
  • Workers went on strike
  • Kapp fled after 100 hours
  • Ebert returned and hired Freikorps
• What is the significance of the Munich Putsch?

  • Date: 8th November 1923
  • Important event in the rise of the Nazi Party
  • Attempt to overthrow the Weimar government
• What was the impact of economic problems on the Weimar Republic?

  It led to significant political and social instability.
• What event occurred in 1923 that significantly affected the Weimar Republic?

  The occupation of the Ruhr occurred in 1923.
• What economic crisis did Germany face in 1923?

  Germany faced hyperinflation in 1923.
• What were the weaknesses of the Weimar Constitution?

  It had several weaknesses that contributed to political instability.
• What were the main political parties in early Weimar Germany?

  The main political parties included the Social Democrats and the Nationalists.
• What were the key events that impacted the Weimar Republic in 1923?

  • Occupation of the Ruhr
  • Hyperinflation
• What were the implications of the economic problems faced by the Weimar Republic?

  • Political instability
  • Social unrest
  • Weakening of the democratic government