Weimar Republic

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    • What is the name of the government established in Germany after World War I?
      The Weimar Republic
    • What was a significant issue faced by the Weimar Republic?
      It was early unpopular among the German population.
    • What sentiment did many Germans feel towards their government after World War I?
      Many Germans felt they were stabbed in the back by the government.
    • The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919.
    • Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France.
    • Germany lost all its colonies.
    • German territory was reduced by about 13%.
    • A new army was limited to 100,000 men.
    • Germany had to pay reparations (money) to other countries that fought against them during WWI.
    • German soldiers could not be part of any military force or have weapons.
    • Germany had to pay reparations (compensation) to other countries that it damaged during WWI.
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