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Germany in World War I

Jonathan Richards Presents:. Germany in World War I. Before the war. Government. Federal Monarchy Kaiser William Gott mit uns (God with us). Military. Moltke- German Military Leader Schlieffen Plan No weapons stockpiled. Economy. Reliant on imports

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Germany in World War I

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  1. Jonathan Richards Presents: Germany inWorld War I

  2. Before the war...

  3. Government • Federal Monarchy • Kaiser William • Gottmituns(God with us)

  4. Military • Moltke- German Military Leader • Schlieffen Plan • No weapons stockpiled

  5. Economy • Reliant on imports • Would not live through sustained war • 10 Pfennig bought 2 eggs

  6. Religion • Evenly distributed between Roman Catholics and Protestants

  7. War in Stykz Legend • Red-German Forces • Green-French Forces • Blue-British Forces • B-Belgium Territory • F-French Territory • M-Marne • P-Paris • Orange-Final Front

  8. Movie

  9. Eplanation • Used SchlieffenPlan • Invaded Belgium • Marched to Paris • Marne • British Save French 2nd Battle of Marne • Stalemate…

  10. During the war…

  11. Government • Spartacists’ leaders arrested • Worker’s strike • Shortage riots

  12. Military • Moltke fails with Schlieffen plan • Replaced with General Erich Falkenhayn • 11 Million men mobilized

  13. Economy • Military dominated industry • Army took labor out of the work force • Economy weakened

  14. Religion • Protestant gained members • Roman Catholicism decreased

  15. After the war

  16. Government • Constitution ratified, Generals had to answer to the Reichstag (Parliament) • Armistice signed Nov 11 • Kaiser William fled

  17. Military • German army not allowed to grow • 7 million casualties (65%)

  18. Economy • New currency: Mark • Reparation payments • Inflation

  19. Religion • Protestants have 2/3 of population • Roman Catholicism has rest

  20. Geographic Comparison Before the War After the War

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