Wiemar and Nazi Germany - The Red Rising in the Ruhr (1920) Flashcards
Who led the Red Rising in the Ruhr?
Groups of workers led by members of the communist party
Why did the Red Rising in the Ruhr happen?
Many German workers were angry about bad pay and bad working conditions. Workers had been protesting throughout 1919
Why was The Red Rising in the Ruhr a failure?
The Communist party had weak leadership or a clear plan. Protests did not have widespread, commited support
How many workers occupied Ruhr and took control of the materials?
50,000 workers
What happened?
In 1920 a Communist army of 50,000 workers occupied the Ruhr region of Germany and took control of its raw materials. This was one of Germans main industrial areas
How many were killed in the aftermath of the Red Rising?
Over 1000 workers
Who aided the Army in the submission of the Red Rising?
The Friekorps
