The War Ends (1.2)

Why was there severe hardship towards the end of World War 1 in Germany?

.The Allies set up naval blockades preventing the import of food and essential goods causing widespread starvation

Explain how public opinion on Kaiser Wilhelm II changed towards the end of the war

.There were calls for a democracy
.Germany's population was war-weary(exhausted) and wanted to end the war
.Widespread unrest and rioting

Give examples of public unrest and resistance towards the end of the war

.In November 1918 some German Navy members rebelled and refused to board ships
.In Hanover, Germany people rioted alongside troops refusing to control them
.A Jewish Communist, Kurt Eisner encouraged a general uprising sparking mass strikes in Munich

When did Kaiser abdicate and who took their place?

On the 9th of November 1918 Kaiser abdicated and the Social Democratic Party and the Independent Social Democratic party formed a republic

How did the new democracy of Germany work?

.18 states each with their own government
.The national government decided national affairs
.The state government dealt with more local affairs

When and what was the armistice?

.11th November 1918
.It was a ceasefire to end WW1 where UK, France, USA signed a truce with Germany

Explain two contrasting views on a armistice/truce and who their from

.The new republic didn't think Germany could continue fighting as it's people were starving and military morale was low
.Some right wing Germans saw the truce as a betrayal as they believed Germany could still win the war

What was the need for socialists to set up a Temporary Government?

After Abdication Germany was disorganised with diferrent political parties claiming control over different towns

How was the temporary government established what was it called and how long did it last?

.It consisted of the SPD and USPD
.It was called the Council of People's Representatives
.Controlled Germany until Janurary 1919

Overall what are the factors contributing to the revolution

.Naval Blockade
.Navy and army disobedience
.Kurt Eisner
.Protests/ riots
.Attitude towards Kaiser