Weimar and Nazi Germany (The Kapp Pusch) Flashcards
What happened in 1920?
The Weimar government were struggling to control the Freikorps
How many armed Freikorps marched on Berlin?
5,000
What did Ebert do about this?
He ordered the head of the German army to stop the Freikorps
Did the head of the German army listen to Ebert?
No. He refused to stop the Freikorps
What controlled the city?
The rebels
Who did they put forward as their leader?
A right wing politician, Wolfgang Kapp
Who did they invite to return?
Kaiser Wilhelm
Did the people of Berlin co-operate in this?
no. The Weimar government asked the people of Berlin to go on a strike instead
Why did many workers do this?
Because they did not want the kaiser to return
What services stopped, bringing Berlin to a standstill?
Transport, water and electricity
What happened after 4 days?
Kapp realised that he did not have the support of the people and could not govern.
What did Kapp do?
He fled but was caught and put in prison
