Question

What was the impact of the First World War on the political system of Germany?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Political impact of the war

It signalled the end of the Second Reich. The war led to the Kaiser being forced into abdication. This left a power vacuum that was filled first by an Interim Government and then by the Weimar Republic. However there were other political consequences of the war that may be less obvious.

Answer 2

The First World War destroyed Germany. By 1918, Germany was no longer a strong confident country, but one on the brink of ruin. The war had destroyed Germany's economy. The country spent around one third of its income on war pensions to all those widows and families who had lost someone during the conflict.