1. German Revolution Jordan Laxson

2. Chronology of Revolution October 27, 1918: Naval mutinies break out in Kiel. November 4, 1918: Workers’ and Soldiers’ Council formed at Kiel. November 9, 1918: Republic declared in Berlin, and Ebert becomes Chancellor over SPD-USPD coalition. November 10, 1918: Formation of government of the Council of People’s Representatives December 16, 1918: Congress of Workers’ and Soldiers’ Councils decides to call elections for a National Assembly on January 19, 1919. February 11, 1919: Ebert elected President of the Republic. June 28, 1919: Treaty of Versailles

3. William II (Wilhelm II) Was the Last German Emperor He ended the monarchy He ruled Germany and Prussia at the same time. William was forced to abdicate on 9th November, 1918. Wilhelm was Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces during WWI.

4. Friedrich Ebert Germany’s first president He was chancellor over Prince Maximilian. Germany accepted the Treaty of Versailles. Germany adopted the Weimar Constitution. He hated revolution, “like a sin”.

5. Importance/Success Germany is now a republic. It was “bloodless” revolution. The goals of the revolution were succeeded to a certain extent. Well, the goal of this revolution was peace in my opinion peace can’t ever really be accomplished. Right after this, WWII started…

6. French Revolution The German revolution started with an economic collapse. -The French Revolution started with economic development. The German Revolution lasted from 1918-1919. -The French Revolution lasted from 1789-1799.

7. Map of Germany