1923, the Ruhr and hyperinflation

12 questions

1. The Spartacist Uprising of 1919 was led by Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht, who were inspired by the 1917 __________ Revolution in Russia.
2. What was one role of the Freikorps in early Weimar Germany?
3. In which year was the Kapp Putsch?
4. Why did the army refuse to intervene during the Kapp Putsch?
5. Match the following events with their outcomes:
6. What evidence suggests that the Weimar Republic remained vulnerable during its early years?
7. French and Belgian troops occupied the Ruhr in January 1923 to collect __________ by seizing coal and goods.
8. The economic crisis in Germany in 1923, marked by rapidly rising prices and the devaluation of currency, is known as ...
9. What does the term 'passive resistance' refer to in the context of the Ruhr occupation?
10. Starting with the earliest, place the following events in the correct chronological order.
11. What controversial financial side effect of hyperinflation has sparked debate among historians?
12. While hyperinflation affected many groups in Germany, it was especially devastating for the __________ class.

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