The German Revolution led to the emergence of a new democratic regime

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  • The German Revolution led to the emergence of a new democratic regime
    • October Reforms
      • Revolution from Above
      • Prince Max of Baden appointed Chancellor
      • Wilhelm II gave power over military to the Reichstag
      • Chancellor and his govt. made accountable to Reichstag instead of Kaiser
      • Armistice negotiations opened
    • Revolution from below
      • October reform failed as: troops and sailors realized was was lost and no gain in carrying on, sense of national shock over military defeat and increasing anger over socio-economic conditions
      • Despite political change there was still unrest and talk of revolution
      • on 9th of Nov, Kaiser abdicates and Baden hands govt. over to Ebert
      • The new Republic was caught between 3 left-wing divisions
    • Ebert-Groener deal
      • 10/11/18
      • Groener offered military support to suppress any revolutionary uprisings and to maintain law and order
      • Ensured that army would retain a key position in new democratic Germany
    • Stinnes-Legien agreement
      • 15/11/18
      • Trade union and industrial employers
      • Trade Unions agreed not to interfere with private ownership and the free market in return for workers' committees

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