what happened at the munich putsch Flashcards
(5 cards)
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Q: What was the Munich Putsch?
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A failed Nazi attempt to overthrow the Weimar government in Munich, 8–9 November 1923.
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Why did Hitler attempt the Munich Putsch?
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Germany was in crisis (hyperinflation, political unrest); Hitler believed the Weimar government was weak and wanted to emulate Mussolini’s March on Rome.
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What happened on 8 November 1923?
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Hitler and 600 SA stormed a beer hall and forced Bavarian leaders to support a planned march on Berlin.
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What happened on 9 November 1923?
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Hitler and 2,000 Nazis marched in Munich; they were met by police and the putsch failed—16 Nazis and 4 police were killed.
5
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What did Hitler do while in prison?
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He wrote Mein Kampf and decided to gain power legally instead of by force.
