-Food shortages
-no coal
-no electricity
-gas power turned down
-Germany experienced one of the coldest, most brutal winters which killed all their potato crops (cause of the food shortage), known as the "Turnip Winter"
In the document, it says “there seems to be no more potatoes -- each of us has been given a half pound of what they call potato-flocken.” This is a letter that a woman named Ethel Cooper wrote to her sister on account of the hard times in Germany.
-Since there was war, many families were split while husbands and fathers were at war.
2. Give two reasons why the war caused such bad conditions for German civilians.
-The German ports which food was brought in was blockaded by the British
-Much of the attention of the country was based on the war and the problems there rather than the citizens of the country. The men in the war needed supplies too. By 1918, many Germans were sick of war. Families had husbands at war which meant that not as much food was being brought home, also the soldiers were suffering. It was hard for the government to provide for the soldiers which in turn made it hard for the soldiers to provide for their families.
3. After reading Chapter 2, give two reasons why Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated on November 10, 1918.
There was a spark of revolution that was lit on Oct 28 when Germany’s naval ships ordered the warships to put to sea for war with Britain. When the sailors did not agree, there was a mutiny. This spread across Germany with more rebellions and mutinies from workers and sailors. People were taking control of the government and the country was falling apart. Wilhelm’s country was out of control and his army generals refused to support him. In turn, he had to abdicate. He secretly left the country and went to Holland.
4. Using the information you have read in this chapter, give evidence to support the statement that there was "revolution all over Germany."
What started as an unexpected mutiny, caused domino effect across Germany. Once people like sailors and workers realized that they had power over what happened in the government, it spread like rapid fire. There were so many food shortages and electrical problems, that the people also saw this as a way to rebel.
5. Study the information about the German Socialists in Chapter 2, page 5. What did the three Socialist groups have in common?
The three socialist groups were the Social Democratic Party, the Independent Socialites, and the Spartacists. All three groups wanted to improve conditions for workers and to give Democratic rights to all Germans such as the right to vote.
6. In what ways were the Socialist groups different.
The three groups had different ideas on how to achieve these goals. The Social Democratic Party wanted to support the government, the Independent Socialites wanted to oppose the government and force it to make reforms and the Spartacists wanted to overthrow the governrnent.
7. After reading Chapter 3 make a time chart of the events of the German Revolution from Nov. 10, 1918 to Jan. 15, 1919. You should be able to find six events.
1. Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated on November 10, 1918
2. There is a diagreement between Socialist parties regarding how to address change in Germany. The Spartacists wanted Germany run by a council and the Social Democrats wanted an elected Parliament.
3. There was a demonstration held by the Spartacists where 14 people were killed.
4. Two days before Christmas, hungry and unpaid sailors break into gov’t headquarters and hold Ebert at gunpoint, demanding more pay.
5. The Spartacists renamed themselves to be the German Communist Party on New Year’s Eve.
6. The Spartacists begin a revolution on 9/19/1919. Ebert gets support of the Free Corps and they gain control. They arrest party leaders, Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht and killed them.
8. At what time would you say the Communists had their best chance of seizing power? Explain your answer.
I think that the Communists had their best chance of seizing power during the time of revolution in the country. During a time of revolution there is much confusion and weakness in a country and it would’ve been best to take advantage of that when they could. Weakness is a chance to overthrow.
-no coal
-no electricity
-gas power turned down
-Germany experienced one of the coldest, most brutal winters which killed all their potato crops (cause of the food shortage), known as the "Turnip Winter"
In the document, it says “there seems to be no more potatoes -- each of us has been given a half pound of what they call potato-flocken.” This is a letter that a woman named Ethel Cooper wrote to her sister on account of the hard times in Germany.
-Since there was war, many families were split while husbands and fathers were at war.
2. Give two reasons why the war caused such bad conditions for German civilians.
-The German ports which food was brought in was blockaded by the British
-Much of the attention of the country was based on the war and the problems there rather than the citizens of the country. The men in the war needed supplies too. By 1918, many Germans were sick of war. Families had husbands at war which meant that not as much food was being brought home, also the soldiers were suffering. It was hard for the government to provide for the soldiers which in turn made it hard for the soldiers to provide for their families.
3. After reading Chapter 2, give two reasons why Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated on November 10, 1918.
There was a spark of revolution that was lit on Oct 28 when Germany’s naval ships ordered the warships to put to sea for war with Britain. When the sailors did not agree, there was a mutiny. This spread across Germany with more rebellions and mutinies from workers and sailors. People were taking control of the government and the country was falling apart. Wilhelm’s country was out of control and his army generals refused to support him. In turn, he had to abdicate. He secretly left the country and went to Holland.
4. Using the information you have read in this chapter, give evidence to support the statement that there was "revolution all over Germany."
What started as an unexpected mutiny, caused domino effect across Germany. Once people like sailors and workers realized that they had power over what happened in the government, it spread like rapid fire. There were so many food shortages and electrical problems, that the people also saw this as a way to rebel.
5. Study the information about the German Socialists in Chapter 2, page 5. What did the three Socialist groups have in common?
The three socialist groups were the Social Democratic Party, the Independent Socialites, and the Spartacists. All three groups wanted to improve conditions for workers and to give Democratic rights to all Germans such as the right to vote.
6. In what ways were the Socialist groups different.
The three groups had different ideas on how to achieve these goals. The Social Democratic Party wanted to support the government, the Independent Socialites wanted to oppose the government and force it to make reforms and the Spartacists wanted to overthrow the governrnent.
7. After reading Chapter 3 make a time chart of the events of the German Revolution from Nov. 10, 1918 to Jan. 15, 1919. You should be able to find six events.
1. Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated on November 10, 1918
2. There is a diagreement between Socialist parties regarding how to address change in Germany. The Spartacists wanted Germany run by a council and the Social Democrats wanted an elected Parliament.
3. There was a demonstration held by the Spartacists where 14 people were killed.
4. Two days before Christmas, hungry and unpaid sailors break into gov’t headquarters and hold Ebert at gunpoint, demanding more pay.
5. The Spartacists renamed themselves to be the German Communist Party on New Year’s Eve.
6. The Spartacists begin a revolution on 9/19/1919. Ebert gets support of the Free Corps and they gain control. They arrest party leaders, Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht and killed them.
8. At what time would you say the Communists had their best chance of seizing power? Explain your answer.
I think that the Communists had their best chance of seizing power during the time of revolution in the country. During a time of revolution there is much confusion and weakness in a country and it would’ve been best to take advantage of that when they could. Weakness is a chance to overthrow.
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