Decline of Prussia
German Revolution
The German Revolution of 1918-1919 was a period of political and social upheaval that ultimately led to the establishment of the Weimar Republic.
Causes
Tension between the popular classes and ruling elite.
Economic inequality
World war two
Germany's lost in World War I led to the German Revolution. The Hohenzollerns were overthrown and the Weimar Republic was established.
In the Weimar Republic, Prussia lost most of its legal and political importance.
The kingdom fell in 1918 with other German monarchies because of the German Revolution.
Creation of the Republic
Problems of the Weimar Republic
Political problems
Disagreements between communists and socialists
They can't stop Hitler due to cooperation problems
Hyperinflation
Due to hyperinflation, the German mark lost all of its value, which had a negative impact on the average person.
Paramilitary groups
Ex-soldiers comformed paramilitary groups who believed communists were a danger to stablish peace.
Versailles treaty
The majority of Germans despised the new government because of the treaty's terms.
War guilt Crime
Financial strain of reparations
Territory loss
Friedrich Ebet
He was the chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Germany
First president of the Weimar republic
He was also successful in holding democratic elections for the German National Assembly.
He was able to stop the development of a workers' council system.
He set a German society based on liberty and pluralism.
William II abdication
The abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II was an event brought about by the growing pressure on the German government to end the war.
To set and end to the violent unrest, Kaiser Wilhelm II was forced to abdicate his throne and flee Germany for Holland. On November 9, 1918 his abdication was announced, a new government took power in early 1919 and Germany was declared a republic.
Last Monarch
William II was the last German emperor and king of Prussia, ruling from 1888 to 1918 during World War I. He ruled the German Empire for 30 years before being overthroned.
