Germany Oct-Nov 1918

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29th September 1918
Ludendorff called for Armistice negotiations - only way to avoid Germany surrendering.
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30th September 1918
Kaiser promised political reforms. Ludendorff knew Germany's autocratic gov was obstacle to peace terms. Persuaded Kaiser to partially democratise Germany to solve this.
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1st October 1918
Prince Max of Baden forms new gov. (in order to save Kaiser's rule). Made Chancellor w/responsibility for Reichstag. Gov. made up of major parties inc. SPD
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3rd October 1918
Prince Max sends letter to Woodrow Wilson asking for armistice. Badly affected German people - effectively admitted German defeat. People lost respect for Kaiser.
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3rd November 1918
German Republic declared, Kaiser abdicates.
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Card 2

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Kaiser promised political reforms. Ludendorff knew Germany's autocratic gov was obstacle to peace terms. Persuaded Kaiser to partially democratise Germany to solve this.

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30th September 1918

Card 3

Front

Prince Max of Baden forms new gov. (in order to save Kaiser's rule). Made Chancellor w/responsibility for Reichstag. Gov. made up of major parties inc. SPD

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

Prince Max sends letter to Woodrow Wilson asking for armistice. Badly affected German people - effectively admitted German defeat. People lost respect for Kaiser.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

German Republic declared, Kaiser abdicates.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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