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• When did World War One take place?

  1914 to 1918
• How many German troops were killed in 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?

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

  Blocked ports, causing food shortages
• 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?

  Lost much support from the people
• When did the Kaiser abdicate?

  November 9, 1918
• What did the Kaiser refuse to do initially?

  Refused to abdicate
• Who informed the Kaiser about his lost support?

  General Wilhelm Groener
• Where did the Kaiser go into exile?

  Holland
• What was happening in the streets of Berlin after the Kaiser's abdication?

  People gathered, some armed, taking over
• Who announced the new German Republic?

  Philipp Scheidemann
• What was Scheidemann's appeal to the crowds?

  For a peaceful transition to the republic
• What did the SPD do on the 9th of November?


  Worked quickly to establish a new republic
• Who took over the office from Max von Baden?


  Friedrich Ebert
• What agreement did Ebert make with General Groener?


  To work together to keep Communists out
• What did Ebert do to the old Reichstag?

  Suspended it and disbanded its members
• What was the name of the council formed by Ebert?

  Council of the People's Representatives
• What was the purpose of the Council of the People's Representatives?

  To head the country until a new constitution
• When was the Armistice signed?

  November 11, 1918
• Who signed the Armistice for Germany?

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

  The end of World War One for Germany
• What were the key events surrounding the abdication of the Kaiser?

  • Kaiser lost support from the army
  • Abdicated on November 9, 1918
  • Exiled to Holland
  • SPD announced new German Republic
  • Ebert formed Council of the People's Representatives
• What were the consequences of the British Navy's blockade on Germany?

  • Food shortages in Germany
  • Over 750,000 deaths from starvation
  • Increased public unrest and dissatisfaction
• What was Ebert's strategy for transitioning to a new government?

  • Work with the army to prevent extremism
  • Suspend the old Reichstag
  • Form a moderate council
  • Establish a new constitution