( C3 ) Causes of the Munich Putsch Flashcards
when did the Munich Putsch take place
the Munich Putsch took place on November 1923
what was the intention of the Munich Putsch
the intention was to overthrow the weimar
what 5 factors made Hitler carry out such bold moves?
1) From 1918-23 Many germans had developed a deep anger towards the Weimar Republic
2) The leaders of the Bavarian state, including Gustav Voh Kahr, were hostile to the weimar and ignored SA violence. they agreed with NSDAP views hitler knew he’d have their support
3) During 1923, the Ruhr was occupied by the French. Germans who resisted were deported or imprisoned the weimar seemed unable to resolve the situation. people saw the weimar as weak with hitler taking his opportunity in November 1923 when hyper-inflation reached its peak
4) from 1921-22 Hitler and the Nazi’s were influenced by fascists, the Italian right winged group lead by Mussolini
NSDAP used flags for singularity. in 1922 Mussolini lead soldiers into Rome using violence and force against the Italian government. Hitler wanted to copy
5) Hitler believed the NSDAP was ready to seize power. it had 20,000 supporters as well as the SA. Hitler became friends with an ex army leader Ludendorff. Hitler thought he’d convince the army to support the NSDAP
Who was Otto Von Lossow
Head of the German Army in Bavaria
who is Gustav Von Kahr.
Bavarian prime minister
who is Ludendorff
lead the putsch alongside Hitler
