War weariness and economic problems (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Germany's state in Aug 1914
Germany's state in Aug 1914
Prosperous nation with high living standards
When first protests against war began
When first protests against war began
1915
German deaths at Battle of the Somme
German deaths at Battle of the Somme
At least 150,000
Battle of the Somme dates
Battle of the Somme dates
July-November 1916
When war weariness became widespread among civilians
When war weariness became widespread among civilians
Mid-1918
When German naval mutiny began
When German naval mutiny began
October 1918
Items British blockade prevented from reaching Germany
Items British blockade prevented from reaching Germany
Food, raw materials, medical supplies
Germany's currency that lost value during war
Germany's currency that lost value during war
German mark
Why printing money failed in Germany
Why printing money failed in Germany
Insufficient gold reserves to support currency
German deaths from starvation during/after war
German deaths from starvation during/after war
Approximately 763,000
Deaths from flu pandemic (autumn 1918)
Deaths from flu pandemic (autumn 1918)
150,000 people
Germany's national income by 1918 vs pre-war
Germany's national income by 1918 vs pre-war
Two-thirds less
Industrial production by 1918 vs pre-war
Industrial production by 1918 vs pre-war
One-third less
Fresh troops that joined Allies against Germany
Fresh troops that joined Allies against Germany
American troops
Result of October 1918 naval mutiny
Result of October 1918 naval mutiny
Kaiser's abdication and Germany's defeat