11 Questions
What was the approximate cost of World War I for Germany in modern terms?
$1100 Billion
What percentage of trade in Germany was organized illegally on the black market during World War I?
35%
Which of the following statements about the German economy during World War I is true?
There were shortages of raw materials.
What political consequence did World War I have for Germany?
The Kaiser was forced to abdicate, leading to an Interim Government and the Weimar Republic.
Which of the following groups was used by the German government to suppress left-wing uprisings in 1919?
The Freikorps
What did Germans resort to eating during World War I due to food shortages?
Dogs, crows, zoo animals, and rodents
What was the percentage of women in the German workforce during the war?
37%
What was the main reason that many Germans believed they had not lost the war?
They believed the army had been cheated
How did the new Weimar Republic government try to win the support of the elite groups?
They worked hard to try and win the support of the elite groups
What was the consequence of the former soldiers' belief that they had not lost the war?
They looked for people to blame, such as the Kaiser or the new government
How did the ending of the war affect the social order in Germany?
It led to a weakening of the armed forces and aristocratic Prussian elite, who now had to try and reestablish their authority in a democracy
Explore how the role of women in the workforce and the reaction of former soldiers affected German society after World War I.
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