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In which year did the kaiser abdicate the throne?
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1918- He fled to the Netherlands after Germany lost WW1
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The same year the armistice was signed.
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When was the armistice signed?
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The 11th November 1918 at 11' o clock
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Who was the first President of the Weimar Republic?
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Friedrich Ebert
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In 1918, by how much had the Industrial production reduced since 1913?
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Industrial production was 2/3 of what it was in 1913
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In 1918, how much was the state spending in war pensions?
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In 1918, the state was spending 1/3 of the budget on war pensions
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In 1918, by how much had national income decreased since 1913?
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National income was 1/3 of what it had been in 1913
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What was the army personnel reduced to after the T of V
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In 1918, army personnel was reduced to 100,000 causing job loss
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How many widows had WW1 left?
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The war left 600,000 widows in Germany.
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How many fatherless children did WW1 leave?
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The war left 2 million children without fathers
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In 1916-17 how many German civilians died of Starvation and the cold?
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As many as 700,000 people died of starvation and the cold
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What were the publics feelings towards the T of V
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The German public believed that Friedrich Ebert had 'stabbed Germany in the back' and many kept this mindset right up until Nazi rule.
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What did article 48 of the Weimar Republic state?
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In an emergency the President could make laws without the consultation of the Reichstag.
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Using what form was the members of the Reichstag given seats?
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Proportional representation: parties got the same proportion of seats as their proportion of votes.
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How would you answer a four mark question?
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You should write 5 simple points and spend 5 minutes max. On your answer.
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What was the Bill of Rights?
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The Bill of Rights promised all Germans equality before the law and political and religious freedom.
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Under the Weimar Republic, when could you vote?
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Men and Women over the age of 20 could vote.
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When were the Spartacist uprisings.
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There were Spartacist uprisings the government had to deal with in 1919.
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Define autocratic
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Dictotorship style of leadership. Opposite of democracy when people have a choice in how they are ruled (autocracy)
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Hitler.
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Who were the Spartacists?
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A group of German Communists
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When was the T of V announced
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The Treaty of Versailles was announced in 1919
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During what years was Friedrich Ebert president?
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1919-1925
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During which years was Hindenburg president?
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1925-1934
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In the Weimar Republic, who was the president able to appoint?
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The chancellor- he didn't need to consult the Reichstag or the German public to do this.
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If the president disliked the laws the Reichstag wished to pass, what could he do?
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He could veto (refuse to support) Reichstag Legislation.
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If the president felt that the political situation warranted a new Reichstag,what could he do?
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He could dissolve the Reichstag and call a general election.
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How long was the president in power for?
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7 years.
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