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
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.
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