why was the German revolution peaceful

• 1. the Kaiser abdicates - exiled to Holland on the 10th Nov 1918 rather then staying and causing violence
• 2. Shiedernmann - in the Reichstag goes over to the window and announces the Republic
• 3. Groener agrees to lead the army, working with Ebert to stop communists
• 4. Ebert makes decisions to boost confidence in Republic