Even in February 1919, Berlin was thought to be too violent and unstable.
2. What new rights did Friedrich Ebert promise the German people?
He promised better working conditions, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion.
3. Hey, a democracy. Sounds great! Why was this a shock to the Germany peoples' systems?
The German people had to accept an almost instant change from the traditional , autocratic German system of government to this new democratic system.
4. What positions did the opposition on the right hold that restricted Friedrich Ebert's new government?
Nearly all of the Kaiser's former advisers remained in their positions in the army, judiciary, civil service and industry. They restricted what the new government could do.
5. What was the name of "powerful myth" that developed and what "evidence" was there to support the myth?
A powerful myth developed that men such as Ebert had stabbed Germany in the back and caused the defeat of the war. Members of the Right believed that the German army had been 'stabbed in the back' by the Socialist and Liberal politicians who agreed to an armistice in November 1918.
6. Study Source 3: What position was Ebert elected to in Jan. 1919? Who elected him?
Ebert was appointed by President by the German people.
7. Study Source 3: How would a Chancellor gain power in the Weimar Republic? (Why you need to know this: By 1933 Hitler will have this job.)
A Chancellor in the Weimar Republic had to be appointed by the President.
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