Chapter 1: The Birth of the Weimar Republic 1918-19: Revolution, Armistice and the 'Stab in the Back'

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2. Early Challenges to Weimar 1919-23: Spartacists, Kapp Putsch, Hyperinflation

Key learning objectives

Understand the key principles behind The Birth of the Weimar Republic 1918-19: Revolution, Armistice and the 'Stab in the Back'.
Apply these ideas to exam-style questions.
Recall the essential definitions and key terms.