The Red Rising In The Ruhr Flashcards
1
Q
When did the uprising occur?
A
1920
2
Q
Who was involved in the uprising?
A
Groups of workers led by members of the communist party
3
Q
Why had German workers been protesting throughout 1919?
A
They were angry about bad pay and working conditions
4
Q
What did 50,000 workers - the communist ‘red army’ - do in 1920?
A
They occupied the Ruhr region of Germany and took over its raw materials
5
Q
Who crushed the rising?
A
The German army with the help of the Freikorps
6
Q
How many workers were killed?
A
Over 1000
7
Q
What did the Communist party lack? (3)
A
Leadership, a clear plan & widespread, committed support
8
Q
What happened over the next few years?
A
A series of demonstrations and strikes which didn’t seriously threaten the Weimar governments control of Germany
