The Weimar Republic

Which of the following were 3 events of the German Revolution of 1918?

• Sailors mutinied in the city of Kiel

• The German army opened fire on protestors in Berlin

• The Kaiser abdicated

• There were mass protests in cities around Germany

What weakness of the Weimar Constitution allowed the president to pass new laws in an emergency, thus undermining democracy?

The electoral system of proportional representation led to governments of two or more political parties being formed. What are these type of governments known as?

In January 1919, German communist tried to overthrow the government. What was this revolt called?

Which of the following were 3 terms of the Treaty of Versailles?

• The German army was reduced to 1 million men

• Germany lost 13% of its land

• Germany had to accept the blame for the war

• Germany had to pay reparations of £6.6 billion

Which group of ex-soldiers tried to overthrow the government in the Kapp Putsch of March 1920?

Why did the French occupy the Ruhr in 1923?

What economic crisis in 1923 led to many Germans losing their bank savings?

What was the name of the German politician who was responsible for ending hyperinflation and negotiating many agreements that helped boost the German economy and improve its reputation?

Hyperinflation led to the German currency becoming almost worthless. What was the name of the currency used to stablise the value of the currency?