Germany (Predicted Kapp Putsch 1920) Flashcards
(8 cards)
Who led the Kapp Putsch?
Wolfgang Kapp
Supported by the Freikorps and some army officers.
What was the political ideology of those who supported the Kapp Putsch?
Right-wing nationalism
They opposed the Treaty of Versailles and the Weimar Republic.
What was the main objective of the Kapp Putsch?
To seize power in Berlin and establish a new right-wing government.
What was the army’s response to the Kapp Putsch?
The army refused to stop them, stating ‘Reichswehr does not fire on Reichswehr.’
What was the outcome of the Kapp Putsch?
The government fled Berlin and Kapp had to give up after 4 days.
What action did workers and trade unions take during the Kapp Putsch?
They organized a general strike that brought the city to a standstill.
What does the Kapp Putsch reveal about the Weimar Republic?
It showed the fragility of the Weimar Republic and its dependence on public support.
What threat was highlighted by the Kapp Putsch?
The threat from the right, especially from the military and Freikorps.
