3.2 The Munich Putch & Reorganisation of the Nazi Party Flashcards
What were the causes of the Munich Putsch?
- The Nazi Party had 55,000 members in 1923 and was stronger than ever before.
- The Weimar Republic was in crisis due to Hyperinflation
- Weimar Republic had called off the general strike, and German nationalists were furious with the government.
- Hitler hoped that the Nationalist Politicians in Bavaria would help him.
- The SA were huge, meaning Hitler had the power to take over Germany
- Hitler was influenced by Mussolini
Who was Involved in the Munich Putsch?
- Von Lossow
- Von Kahr
- Ludendorff
What happened on the 8th of November 1923?
1) Hitler & his SA troops stormed the Beer Hall
2) Hitler forced Lossow & Kahr to make Ludendorff the new leader of Germany
3) The SA used violence & intimidation against the Bavarian State Government
4) Lossow & Khar swear loyalty to the Putch and leave.
What happened on the 9th of November 1923?
1) Ebert declared a state of emergency (it was effective)
2) Lossow & Kahr announced their opposition to the Putch
3) Lundorff believed the Soldiers would give him their support and persuaded Hitler not to give up. (Obviously, this backfired!)
What happened on the 9th of November 1923 Midday?
1) 2000 Nazis marched into Munich . They aimed to take over the vital buildings in Munich
2) Armed police & soldiers confronted the Nazis
3) Fire was exchanged and 14 Nazis were killed
What happened on the 11th of November?
Hitler was arrested for high treason and awaited trial
Who other then Hitler was put on trial?
Hitler, Ludendorff, Rohm & other Nazi leaders
What did Hitler use his trial as?
A stage attacking the Government saying that they were traitors for signing the TOV.
Newspapers reported the events
What did this allow Hitler to be seen as?
A nationalist standing up for German rights. This allowed his popularity to grow
What was Hitler sentenced for and for how long?
5 years for treason
How long was Hitler actually in prison?
9 months
What were the short term failures of the Munich Putsch?
1) The Nazi Party was banned
2) Hitler was banned from public speaking until 1927
What were the long term successes of the Munich Putsch?
1) Hitler was only in prison for 9 Months
2) The Prison was comfortable and home like
3) Hitler’s book Mein Kampf became famous and his ideas were well known.
4) The judge was very lenient with Hitler’s sentencing showing that there were powerful forces who wanted the Weimar Republic gone.
What happened to Ludendorff?
He was found not guilty because of the Judges’ sympathy for him.
What were the key ideas in Mein Kampf?
- German race is superior
- Jews are leading a conspiracy
- Jews want to weaken the Aryan race
- Jews are taking over German businesses
- The TOV must be undone
- More land is needed for Lebensraum
- Germany must invade Russian Land to drive out the Communist Threat.
- Germany’s wealth must benefit the Working Class
- Democracy is weak
