1. Why was it called the Weimar Republic and not the Berlin Republic?
It was called the Weimar Republic because the new government met in a town called Weimar. They met here instead of Berlin because Berlin was too violent and unstable.
2. What new rights did Friedrich Ebert promise to the German people?
Ebert promised the German people the freedom of speech, freedom of worship and better working conditions.
3. Hey, democracy. Sounds great! Why was this a shock to the German people's systems?
The German citizens were not used to having all of these freedoms. They were used to the traditional, autocratic German system of government.
4. What positions did the opposition on the right hold that restricted Friedrich Ebert's new government?
On the right were all of the Kaiser's former advisors. They all held positions in the army, judiciary, civil service, and industry. They restricted what the new government could do. They still hoped that the Kaiser would come back.
5. Why was the "powerful myth" that developed and what "evidence" was there to support the myth?
The powerful myth was that men such as Ebert has stabbed Germany in the back and caused Germany to lose the war. It was men like Ebert who had signed the armistice and treaty, even though the people on the far right had told them to.
6. Study Source 3: What position was Ebert elected to in Jan. 1919? Who elected him?
Ebert was elected as president I. Jan. 1919. The German people elected him.
7. Study Source 3: How would a Chancellor gain power in the Weimar Republic?
The chancellor would gain power by appointing government ministers to who sent laws to the Reichstag for approval. If he loaded the government ministers, then he would be able to do whatever he wanted to.
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