4 - Key Terms Flashcards
1
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Comintern
A
the Communist International, set up in 1919 to oversee the actions of Marxist parties across the world - Socialist groups from other countries were invited to join and receive support, but leadership was in the hands of the Russian Communist Party
2
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Putsch
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a coup or violent attempt to overthrow a government
3
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Reichswehr
A
the German army
4
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Organisation Consul
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an ultra-nationalist paramilitary group formed from ex-Freikorps member after their units were disbanded following the failed Kapp Putsch
5
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Stormtroopers (SA)
A
the paramilitary wing of then Nazi Party, led by Ernst Rohm, wearing their distinctive brown shirts, they were given the job of beating up the Nazis’ opponents - many members had formerly belonged to the Freikorps
