History Exam Germany1

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History Exam Germany: Germany: The Kaiser Abdicates: Accepted he was not prepared to rule Fled to Holland the next day to live in exile Same day a republic was set up and new Chanceller (Ebert) First World War Armistice: (Treaty Of Versailles) Signed the 11th of November agreed by Germany Allies to end up WW1 Senior members of the German armed force claimed Germany had been close to victory no necessity to end war. Politicians who signed the army were seen as traitors “November Criminals” and they “Stabbed in the Back” to German citizens. New Republic got an unpopular image from the beginning. Weimar Republic, National Assembly 19 January 1919: Good result for Germany democracy. Ebert’s SDP (40% of seats) Became Known as “Weimar Republic” which guaranteed freedom of speech and religion and equality under the law. All men and women over 20 given the vote. Reichstag made the laws – 18 states organized as federations: . Each State had its own parliament / laws and police forces. Many armies' leaders didn’t support WR People influenced by Russia 1917 wanted revolution Uneatable Germany Strengths and Weaknesses of Weimar Constitution: Pre...