World War One

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In what ways did the first world war affect Germany?
It affected them economically, socially and politically. Millions of people died, and thousands of women were widowed. Industry only produced 2/3 of what it did. Germany had 50 million marks of debt. It also caused hyperinflation.
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After the first world war, why did workers resent business men?
Big business owners profited from the war, while workers lost lots of money and had terrible living conditions. Workers only earned 60% of what they did earn.
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What happened at the end of the war, and to the monarchy in Germany?
Many soldiers refused to follow the Kaiser, even the whole of the navy refused to follow him. The Kaiser tried to make the government more democratic, but eventually, the Kaiser was forced to abdicate. The leader of the SPD signed the ToV.
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What was the attitude of the German people to the Treaty of Versailles?
They hated the ToV as they thought it was too harsh. As they got rid of the Kaiser, they thought the treaty would be fair. They believed they had been 'stabbed in the back'.
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Describe the end of the German monarchy.
1. the Kaiser created a more democratic government 2. The Kaiser lost support of the military 3. Lost support of advisors 4. The German republic was born 5. Ebert admitted defeat and signed the armistice with the allies.
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What is an armistice?
an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.
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Did the German people think they were going to lose the war?
No, they thought that the military gave up near the end of the war.
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