A system of government where only one person has absolute rule
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What was Ludendorff's wish for the government in Germany?
Wished Germany to become more democratic as the Allies wished, but retain the German monarchy.
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What were Ludendorff's aims?
1. Best possible peace treaty with the Allies 2. Prevent political revolution with change 3. Secret motive... started the 'stab in the back' myth so that the new government would be weak from the start and blame would shift from the army.
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October 1918 - who was appointed chancellor?
Von Baden
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What were the October reforms?
-Kaiser Wilhelm gave his powers over the army to the Reichstag -Chancellor accountable to the Reichstag not Kaiser -Peace negotiations opened
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Reasons for German defeat
Back
1. Failure to achieve rapid victory 2. Stalemate 3. Strength of Allies 4. Limitations of German Economy 5. Failure of the final offensive, March 1918
Card 3
Front
Reasons for social discontent
Back
Card 4
Front
What is 'Autocracy'?
Back
Card 5
Front
What was Ludendorff's wish for the government in Germany?
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