The Sparticus uprising 1919 Flashcards
Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0)
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Spartacist Uprising
A communist revolt in January 1919 led by the Spartacist League, aiming to overthrow the Weimar government and establish a communist state.
Spartacist League
A communist group in Germany, led by Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht, inspired by the Russian Revolution.
Date of Spartacist Uprising
The uprising took place in January 1919.
Weimar government's response
The government used the Freikorps, a group of ex-soldiers, to suppress the uprising.
Outcome of Spartacist Uprising
The uprising was crushed, and leaders Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht were killed.
Significance of Spartacist Uprising
It showed the instability of the Weimar Republic and the threat posed by extremist groups.
Freikorps
Paramilitary groups of ex-soldiers used by the Weimar government to suppress uprisings like the Spartacist revolt.
Impact on Weimar Republic
The uprising deepened divisions between the government and left-wing groups, weakening trust in the Republic.
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