The people of Germany resented the government for signing and agreeing to the harsh terms and conditions of the Treaty of Versailles. Most of Germany was left in shock as they now had to adapt to harsh change. Antony Wood, British historian argues that “the Germans saw this treaty as a sign of humiliation and did everything in its power to overturn it”. The extreme left, the Spartacists led by Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg were anti-war, anti-parliamentarian and were ready to use illegal means to start a revolution. Since Wilhelm had been abdicated, for the first time Germany was considered to have no law and order. Politician of the Social Democratic Party, Friedrich Ebert made a statement to the German public two days after the abdication of the Kaiser.
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However, the socialists of Germany (left wing political party) split into groups of which had different ideas about Germanys potential future. The Sparctacists (the extreme left wing political party) wanted Germany to be ran by the workers, the Russian Revolution of 1917 was an inspiration for them. The aftermath of the war came to a bloody start in Germany. In December of 1918, the Sparctacists held a demonstration, Ebert’s troops shot into the crowd killing 16 people. More violence and uprising was yet to come. Later in December, 1000 soldiers, angry and starving held Ebert prisoner, Friedrich Ebert
However, the socialists of Germany (left wing political party) split into groups of which had different ideas about Germanys potential future. The Sparctacists (the extreme left wing political party) wanted Germany to be ran by the workers, the Russian Revolution of 1917 was an inspiration for them. The aftermath of the war came to a bloody start in Germany. In December of 1918, the Sparctacists held a demonstration, Ebert’s troops shot into the crowd killing 16 people. More violence and uprising was yet to come. Later in December, 1000 soldiers, angry and starving held Ebert prisoner, Friedrich Ebert