German reaction to the Treaty of Versailles

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When did revolts in Germany begin due to food shortages?
October 1918
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What was a main cause for food shortages in Germany?
British blockade throughout the war
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Who had the Allies blamed for the start of the war?
The German Kaiser (Wilhelm II)
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What did the Allies say that the Kaiser had to do before the armistice was signed?
Abdicate
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Why did the Germans feel that no further punishment was needed when the Kaiser fled to Holland?
The person to blame for the war starting had been punished
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What did the German government become known as after signing the Treaty of Versailles?
The 'November Criminals'
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What was the Weimar Constitution?
A list of rules that the new democratic German government had to follow
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When was the Weimar Constitution accepted?
11th August 1919
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What was the name of the new democratic government in Germany?
The Weimar Republic
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When did Germany miss their second reparations payment?
January 1923
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What did France do after Germany missed their second reparations payment?
Invade the Ruhr, a German industrial area
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What caused a loaf of bread to cost 200,000 milllion marks?
Hyperinflation
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How much land did Germany lose to the Treaty + why did they react badly?
About 10% - they lost about 12% of their population + lost land that helped their economy (eg. Saar)
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Why was Germany humiliated by the loss of their army?
It was a huge source of national pride before + during the war; they felt vunerable
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