Results of the Munich Putsch

Question 1

What happened to Hitler and other Nazi leaders after the Munich Putsch?

Answer 1

• In February 1924, Hitler, Ludendorff, Rohm, and other Nazi leaders were put on trial.
• Hitler used the trial to make speeches attacking the Weimar government and claiming the government leaders were traitors, not him.

Question 2

What was the outcome of Hitler’s trial after the Munich Putsch?

Answer 2

• Hitler and three others were found guilty of treason but received a very light sentence of 5 years in jail at Landsberg Castle.
• Hitler spent only 9 months in jail due to an early release. The Nazi Party was banned.

Question 3

How did Hitler’s trial after the Munich Putsch affect his popularity?

Answer 3

• Hitler’s speeches during the trial impressed many people.
• Newspapers reported the events, portraying Hitler as a nationalist standing up for German rights, which increased his popularity.

Question 4

What was the significance of Hitler’s imprisonment after the Munich Putsch?

Answer 4

• Hitler’s imprisonment allowed him to write Mein Kampf, outlining his beliefs.
• It also showed that there were powerful forces in Germany who wanted the Weimar government destroyed, as the judge gave Hitler a very light sentence instead of ordering his execution.