AustriaGeschichte 32 · History of Austria
What did Emperor Charles I do on 11 November 1918, one day before the Republic was proclaimed?
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Was tat Kaiser Karl I. am 11. November 1918, einen Tag vor der Ausrufung der Republik?
- aHe had himself elected the first president of the new Republic.Er ließ sich zum ersten Präsidenten der neuen Republik wählen.
- bHe signed the Treaty of Saint-Germain.Er unterschrieb den Friedensvertrag von Saint-Germain.
- cHe declared that he gave up any part in the affairs of government.Er erklärte, auf jede Beteiligung an den Regierungsgeschäften zu verzichten.Correct answer
- dHe ordered the army to continue the war.Er befahl dem Heer, den Krieg weiterzuführen.
Why?
On 11 November 1918 Charles withdrew from government, and the next day the Republic was proclaimed in Vienna. This ended Habsburg rule in Austria; Charles went into exile and died in Madeira in 1922.
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