The end of the Kaiser & the Establishment of the Weimar Republic

Tips

• These events are often referred to as The German Revolution’ of 1818/19. Strictly speaking it was not a ‘true’ Revolution, but the key point is how Germany went from being an Autocratic Monarchy to a Democratic Republic.
  
• You may get either a, describe the German Revolution (same as describe the end of WW1 for Germany) OR, Explain why Germany became a democratic republic.
  
• Use the materials below to help you answer both these questions.

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Explanation starters......

• Germany was losing the war...
• Military discipline was breaking down...
• There was growing discontent on the home front...
• The German high command hoped they could negotiate a fairer settlement...

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Digging Deeper

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Why did Germany hate the Treaty - Summary

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