ToV, Hyperinflation, and revolts

• What percentage of its land did Germany lose according to the Treaty of Versailles?

  Approximately 10%.
• Who led the Spartacist Revolt in January 1919?

  Luxembourg and Liebknecht.
• Approximately how many workers participated in the Spartacist Revolt?

  100,000 workers.
• Why did the Spartacist Revolt fail?

  The government armed the Freikorps, who suppressed the revolt.
• What was the Kapp Putsch?

  • A right-wing revolt in March 1920
  • Supported by the armed Freikorps
  • Seized control of Berlin for 4 days
  • Failed due to a general worker strike
• What occurred during the Munich Putsch?

  • Hitler attempted to seize Munich and Berlin
  • Was betrayed by right-wing leaders Lossow and Kahr
  • Hitler was arrested and sentenced to 5 years in prison, serving 9 months
• What were the main economic effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

  • Germany was forced to pay reparations in installments totaling £6.6 billion
• What was the total amount of reparations Germany was forced to pay according to the Treaty of Versailles?

  £6.6 billion.
• When did the French invade the Ruhr region?

  In 1922.
• Why did the French invade the Ruhr region?

  They invaded to take resources as punishment for Germany failing to pay reparations.
• What did the German government do to pay wages during the Ruhr occupation?

  They printed more money.
• What was the response of German workers to the French invasion of the Ruhr?

  They were told to passively resist.
• What was the consequence of the German government printing more money to pay wages?

  It led to Hyperinflation.
• Describe Hyperinflation in Germany.

  • Prices rose dramatically
  • An egg cost 80 million marks in November 1923
  • The middle class lost their savings
  • People became too poor to afford necessities
  • Loss of faith in the Weimar government