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