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The 'Spartacus Week' (uprising) ran from 5-12 January 1919 in Berlin. Since about 9 November 1918 Germany had been run by a coalition of Social Democrats (SPD) and Independent Socialists (USPD). At the turn of the year 1918-19 the left wing of the USPD split off to form the Communist Party of Germany (KPD). Relations between the SPD and the other socialists became increasingly difficult - among the leaders, anyway. On 4 January 1919 the Social Democrats dismissed the Berlin police chief (a member of the USPD), claiming that he was arming the radical left. The USPD called a protest strike and demonstration against the dismissal. The KPD, after much hesitation, decided to support the USPD. The turnout on 5 January was much bigger than expected, and the crowd seized newspaper district of Berlin the next day. (In the days before radio broadcating the press was by far the most important means of spreading news and influencing opinion). The action lacked adequate leadership and organization. The SPD leadership gave Gustav Noske the authority to suppress the uprising. An assortment of volunteers and mercenaries ('Freikorps') put down the rebellion with the utmost savagery and massacred some of the rebels who were taken prisoner. On 15 January 1919 they captured Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg - both leading members of the KPD - and shot them both that evening. In March 1919 there was a second Spartakist uprising in Berlin. Working-class areas of the city were shelled, and the remnants of the German air force bombed some of these districts from the air. This time the number of casualties was even higher. After these two uprisings it was extremely hard for the SPD to co-operate with any party to the left of it again. There was too much bitterness. Joncey
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Who is Spartacus and what did he do?
Spartacus was one of the three leaders of the Third Servile (slave) War, one of the slave rebellions which occurred during the period of the Roman Republic.
What happened to spartacus' wife?
Nothing is known about that. It is not even known whether Spartacus had a wife. If he had one, he would have been separated from her when he was enslaved. All we know about Spartacus is the battles he fought against the Romans.
Did Spartacus live before Julius Caesar?
No, Julius Caesar did not figure in the Spartacus events.No, Julius Caesar did not figure in the Spartacus events.No, Julius Caesar did not figure in the Spartacus events.No, Julius Caesar did not figure in the Spartacus events.No, Julius Caesar did not figure in the Spartacus events.No, Julius Caesar did not figure in the Spartacus events.No, Julius Caesar did not figure in the Spartacus events.No, Julius Caesar did not figure in the Spartacus events.No, Julius Caesar did not figure in the Spartacus events.
Who crucified Spartacus?
Crassus crucified 6,000 of the rebel slaves who followed Spartacus. Spartacus himself was killed in battle and his body never found.Crassus crucified 6,000 of the rebel slaves who followed Spartacus. Spartacus himself was killed in battle and his body never found.Crassus crucified 6,000 of the rebel slaves who followed Spartacus. Spartacus himself was killed in battle and his body never found.Crassus crucified 6,000 of the rebel slaves who followed Spartacus. Spartacus himself was killed in battle and his body never found.Crassus crucified 6,000 of the rebel slaves who followed Spartacus. Spartacus himself was killed in battle and his body never found.Crassus crucified 6,000 of the rebel slaves who followed Spartacus. Spartacus himself was killed in battle and his body never found.Crassus crucified 6,000 of the rebel slaves who followed Spartacus. Spartacus himself was killed in battle and his body never found.Crassus crucified 6,000 of the rebel slaves who followed Spartacus. Spartacus himself was killed in battle and his body never found.Crassus crucified 6,000 of the rebel slaves who followed Spartacus. Spartacus himself was killed in battle and his body never found.
Did ancient Romans swear as in the series Spartacus?
The Romans could cuss with the best of them. They used swear words before, during and after the days of Spartacus. But you won't find examples in your high school Latin books.
Was Plutarch an eyewitness to the Spartacus revolt?
No, the Spartacus revolt happened about 188 years before Plutarch was born.No, the Spartacus revolt happened about 188 years before Plutarch was born.No, the Spartacus revolt happened about 188 years before Plutarch was born.No, the Spartacus revolt happened about 188 years before Plutarch was born.No, the Spartacus revolt happened about 188 years before Plutarch was born.No, the Spartacus revolt happened about 188 years before Plutarch was born.No, the Spartacus revolt happened about 188 years before Plutarch was born.No, the Spartacus revolt happened about 188 years before Plutarch was born.No, the Spartacus revolt happened about 188 years before Plutarch was born.
What happened during spartacus childhood?
It is not known. Hardly anything is known about Spartacus. All that the Roman sources tell us is that he was one of the leaders of the slave rebellion which historians call the Third Servile War.
What act did Spartacus perform in the 1960 film version of the movie Spartacus to help his best friend?
Spartacus kills his best friend to spare him of the agonies of crucifixion. This happened after the Spartacus slave army was defeated and Spartacus and his friend were captured.
Can you get the flu during the summer?
Yes! i believe so because I went through an ordeal for a whole week I was with the flu. It happened during the first week or second week of June.
How did spartacus die?
Spartacus is thought to have died during thefinal battle of the Servile Warin 71 BCE. The remainder of his men were crucified by the Romans
Who is Spartacus and what did he do?
Spartacus was one of the three leaders of the Third Servile (slave) War, one of the slave rebellions which occurred during the period of the Roman Republic.
What important events occurred during spartacus's rule?
I need help!
How many people did Spartacus kill during the slave rebellion?
All of them...
How accurate is the film Spartacus?
as much as "gladiator" ending with maximus killing Comodo... that never happened.
Why is glaberus defeated in the spartacus movie''?
Because that's what actually happened in history. Not sure why you're asking.
Spartacus what nationality is the name?
The name "Spartacus" is a Latin name. It had no nationality as such. The rebel gladiator Spartacus was said to be from Thrace and also was said to have served in the Roman army. Many auxiliaries either Latinized their names or changed them completely to a Latin (Roman) name.
Who would win gannicus vs spartacus?
Historical events showed Gannicus as one of the rebel commanders under the leadership of Spartacus. Spartacus outlast all of his commanders during the 3rd serville war. I believe Spartacus tactics in combat would have given him the edge if pitted against any of the other gladiator commanders.
