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When was the Weimar Republic officially proclaimed?
What was the informal name of the Weimar Republic derived from?
What was the Weimar Republic's official name?
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?
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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.
