Beer Hall Putsch Flashcards
(11 cards)
What was the Beer Hall Putsch?
An attempt to seize control of the Bavarian government on 8th Nov 1923.
What was the outcome for Hitler after the Beer Hall Putsch?
Hitler was convicted for 5 years in prison but only remained in prison for 9 months.
What did Hitler do during his time in prison?
He wrote Mein Kampf.
Who led the armed forces during the Beer Hall Putsch?
Hitler led around 600 armed SA troopers.
What inspired the Beer Hall Putsch?
It was inspired by Mussolini’s march.
Who did Hitler interrupt during the Putsch?
He interrupted the speech of Bavarian Premier, Gustav von Kahn.
What was Hitler’s strategy for gaining power?
He decided to gain power through the Weimar democracy instead of working outside of the democratic system.
What was a contributing factor to the Beer Hall Putsch?
It was a result of failures in the Weimar Constitution.
Which article of the Weimar Constitution was relevant to the Putsch?
Article 48, which allowed presidential decree.
Who led the SA troops during the Putsch?
Ersnt Röhm & Rudolph Hess.
What did the SA troops do during the Putsch?
They occupied the government building, excluding media facilities.
