2.2 The Munich Putsch and the lean years, 1923–29

Question 1

Munich Putsch

When was the Munich Putsch?

Answer 1

Nov 1923

Question 2

Munich Putsch

What causes lead to Hitler attempting th Munich Putsch?

Answer 2

-By 1923, the Nazi party had 55,000 members and was stronger than ever before.
-The Weimar Republic was in crisis due to hyperinflation.
-In September 1923, the Weimar government had called off the general strike, and German nationalists
were furious with the government.
-Hitler thought he would be helped by important nationalist politicians in **Bavaria.
-Hitler had a huge army of SA
members, but he knew he would lose control of them if he did not give them something to do.
-Hitler hoped to copy Mussolini** - the Italian fascist leader - who had come to power in Italy in 1922 by marching on Rome.

Question 3

Munich Putsch

HWen was the genrall strike called off?

Answer 3

September 1923

Question 4

Munich Putsch

What religon was the majority of Germans? What effect did this have?

Answer 4

-The majority of the population were Catholic and things were quite traditional.
-This meant that many within that state intensely disliked the new Weimar government and saw them as weak.
-Hitler thought he would take advantage of this and plotted with two nationalist politicians - Kahr and Lossow - to take over Munich in a revolution.