1918 Austrian Revolution

The 1918 Austrian Revolution was a series of events that led to the end of Austria-Hungary’s monarchy at the end of World War I. As the war worsened and suffering increased, democratic movements grew, demanding change. Strikes and protests erupted, prompting Emperor Karl I to abdicate and Austria to become a republic. The revolution shifted Austria from a ruling monarchy to a democratic state, ending centuries of imperial rule. It was part of broader upheavals across Europe, driven by war fatigue, economic hardship, and the desire for political change.