War weariness and economic problems (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was Germany's economic state when it entered WWI in August 1914?
What was Germany's economic state when it entered WWI in August 1914?
Prosperous with high living standards
How many German casualties occurred at the Battle of the Somme (July-November 1916)?
How many German casualties occurred at the Battle of the Somme (July-November 1916)?
At least 150,000
By when had war weariness become widespread among German civilians?
By when had war weariness become widespread among German civilians?
Mid-1918
When did sailors in the German navy begin mutinying?
When did sailors in the German navy begin mutinying?
October 1918
According to German statistics, how many Germans died of starvation during and after the war?
According to German statistics, how many Germans died of starvation during and after the war?
Approximately 763,000
How many Germans died in the influenza pandemic of autumn 1918?
How many Germans died in the influenza pandemic of autumn 1918?
150,000 people
What did the British Royal Navy blockade prevent from reaching Germany?
What did the British Royal Navy blockade prevent from reaching Germany?
Food, raw materials & medical supplies
By 1918, how much had industrial production fallen compared to pre-war levels?
By 1918, how much had industrial production fallen compared to pre-war levels?
About one-third less
Why did the German mark lose significant value during the war?
Why did the German mark lose significant value during the war?
Insufficient gold reserves to support it
Which forces reinforced the Allies by summer 1918?
Which forces reinforced the Allies by summer 1918?
Fresh American troops
What happened to working-class German wages during the war?
What happened to working-class German wages during the war?
They experienced significant reductions
By 1918, how much had Germany's national income fallen compared to pre-war levels?
By 1918, how much had Germany's national income fallen compared to pre-war levels?
About two-thirds less