Summary 2 - How serious was the Munich Putsch to the Weimar government? Flashcards
Since the Kapp Putsch, who had Bavaria been ruled by?
Bavaria had been ruled by a right-wing regime which called itself a ‘focus of order’ in a nation threatened by Communism.
In September 1923, the Nazi’s joined an association of right-wing groups, what were they planning?
They were planning a putsch in Munich, with the intention of it being a preliminary to establishing a dictatorship in Berlin.
The Nazis took the chance to launch a coup as the backdrop of hyperinflation caused chaos in Germany. What did the plan rely on?
The plan required the support of key figures in the Bavarian hierarchy.
How did Hitler respond to the wavering of the support of the Bavarian hierarchy for his coup?
Hitler embarked on a high risk strategy of seizing Kahr (the Bavarian State Commissioner) at a beer hall, who seemed to pledge his support and was allowed to leave.
What did Kahr do after pledging his support to Hitler’s coup?
He took back his support and ordered the police to break up a march planned by the Nazis and other right-wing groups.
How many people were killed after Kahr ordered the police to break up a march planned by the Nazis and other right-wing groups?
16 Nazi’s and 3 policemen were killed.
When was Hitler arrested?
How long was he imprisoned for?
- February 1924
- He was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment.
How long did Hitler serve in prison?
9 months
Give two reasons why the Munich Putsch not a complete failure?
- It was a propaganda victory, it gave Hitler and the NSDAP huge publicity.
- It forced the Nazi to change policy and pursue legal victory via elections.
