1918 German Revolution

The 1918 German Revolution was a series of political upheavals at the end of World War I, leading to the fall of the German Empire. Widespread dissatisfaction with the war, economic hardship, and military defeats fueled unrest among workers, soldiers, and civilians. Combined with strikes and protests, this pressure forced Kaiser Wilhelm II to abdicate in November 1918, ending monarchy and establishing the Weimar Republic. The revolution aimed to create a democratic government, but was also marked by conflicts and revolutionary violence, shaping Germany's transition from an imperial to a republican state.