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When was the Weimar Republic officially proclaimed?
When was the Weimar Republic officially proclaimed?
What was the informal name of the Weimar Republic derived from?
What was the informal name of the Weimar Republic derived from?
What was the Weimar Republic's official name?
What was the Weimar Republic's official name?
What sparked a revolution in Germany leading to the proclamation of the Weimar Republic?
What sparked a revolution in Germany leading to the proclamation of the Weimar Republic?
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What was the Weimar Republic's initial response to the end of the First World War?
What was the Weimar Republic's initial response to the end of the First World War?
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Study Notes
Proclamation of the Weimar Republic
- The Weimar Republic was officially proclaimed on November 9, 1918.
Naming and Origin
- The informal name "Weimar Republic" was derived from the city of Weimar, where the National Assembly gathered to draft a new constitution.
- The Weimar Republic's official name was the German Reich (Deutsches Reich).
Sparking the Revolution
- The defeat of Germany in World War I sparked a revolution in Germany, leading to the proclamation of the Weimar Republic.
Initial Response to the End of the War
- The Weimar Republic's initial response to the end of the First World War was to accept the terms of the Armistice of Compiègne, which effectively ended hostilities.
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Test your knowledge of the Weimar Republic with this quiz. Explore the historical period from 1918 to 1933 and its significance in German history.
