WW1 impact on Germany

initially, the war united Germans, but as the war went on, tensions and disagreements resurfaced.
The war was a huge economic strain. Only 16% of the cost of the war was paid in tax.
War bonds were used and money printed
printing money led to very bad inflation
1. the mark declined 75% in value from 1913-18
German agriculture was not mobilised effectively
2 million soldiers were killed in WW1
Living standards dropped 20-30%
Food and fuel shortage caused misery
Shortages made the Spanish flu effect worse
The Kaiser was sidelined by the military, and much of the work was done by Hindenburg.
1. Germany's defeat was shocking to many Germans
  1. Stab in the back myth
The Kaiser was sidelined- the 'silent dictator'
Significant strikes were had
by 1918 there was widespread discontent
War -> formation of communist Spartacist league
1917- SPD splits into SPD and radical USPD
Initially wanted Burgfriede
1. This changed to the Right wanting Siegfriede

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