Weimar Germany 1919-1929.

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Created on: 01-02-21 10:18

What was the 'revolution from above'?

A conflict at the end of WW1 between the Kaiser and his leading generals (Ludendorff and Hindenburg)
They persuaded the Kaiser to set up a new government made up of representatives of the biggest groups in the Reichstag.

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What was the outcome of the 'revolution from above'?

Germany became a parliamentary democracy.
The Kaiser was no longer an autocratic ruler. He had no power to appoint or dismiss ministers - he became a ceremonial head of state.

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Why was there a 'revolution from above'?

Germany was losing the war and its generals knew this. They believed that creating a democratic government would get them better peace terms from the allies (Britain and USA)
Some historians also believe the generals were trying to place the blame for def

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What was the popular revolution aka the revolution from below?

It is considered the second stage of the German Revolution.
It refers to the Kiel Mutiny - sailors refused to take their commanders orders and tried to set up a council of workers and soldiers.

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What caused the Kiel Mutiny?

When the new Weimar government tried to agree a ceasefire with the allies, one of the conditions they were given was the abdication of the Kaiser.
Many Germans were also calling for his abdication.
Admiral Sheer ordered an attack on the British; the sai

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What happened during the rebellion?

No one in the government attempted to put the uprising down.
This led other cities and German people to follow the sailors lead because they believed the government had lost control.
At local government level, German cities were being controlled by Soci

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What was the result of the revolution
from below?

It was clear that the majority of German people wanted the Kaiser to abdicate.
9th November 1918 - the Kaiser abdicated.
This led to the signing of the armistice on 11th November.
Recognising the socialist had control of Germany, the national governmen

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Weimar Germany 1919-1929.