The October Reforms

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How was power organised in Germany before WW1?

Germany had a autocratic monarchy. It was ruled by Wilhelm 11

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Who was Erich Ludendorff?

A Prussian military general who contributed significantly to the German war effort. He masterminded the German final offensive, conceived the 'stab in the back myth' and collaborated with Hitler. By the end of WW1 he was effectively a wartime dictator.

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How did Luddendorff want to reform Germany following the war?

Luddendorff wanted to change Germany into a constitutional monarchy by the Kaiser's handing political power to a civilian government.

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What were Luddendorff's aims?

Luddendorff had two obvious aims and one cynical ulterior motive. His first aim was to secure for Germany the best possible peace treaty with the allies. Secondly he hoped change would prevent the outbreak of political revolution. His ulterior motive is k

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How did Germany become a parliamentary democracy?

Prince Max of Baden was appointed chancellor. Wilhelm 11 gave up his powers over the army and the navy to the Reichstag. The Chancellor and the government were made accountable to the Reichsatg. Armistice negotiations were opened with the Allies.

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What pushed Germany from political reform towards reveloution?

The widespread realization that the war was lost

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