Munich (Beer Hall) Putsch

Question 1

When was the policy of the passive resistance ended and by who?

Answer 1

Chancellor Stresemann - Sept 1923

Question 2

Who took the ending of the passive resistance as a betrayal?

Answer 2

Enemies of the Republic - particularly right-wing extremists in the southern state of Bavaria

Question 3

What was plotted for the 8th-9th of November 1923

Answer 3

A putsch/rebellion by the Nazis (National Socialists)

Question 4

Outline what happened in the Munich Beer Hall Putsch

Answer 4

• Nazis stormed a gov meeting of 3,000 people on 8th Nov.
• Used SA (Storm Troopers) & Hitler rallied Bavarian leaders to support their revolution
• 9th Nov Nazis marched through Munich - stopped by police & army.
• Hitler, Ludendorff (WWI Army General 1 of 2 senior Army Leaders) and other Nazis leaders were arrested.