Causes of the Munich Putsch

Question 1

Give THREE ways in which the failures of the Weimar Republic led to the Munich Putsch

Answer 1

1) Support for nationalist parties grew because of the Treaty of Versailles (leading to reparations, loss of colonies and the Dolchstoss theory)

2) The Bavarian government opposed the Weimar Republic and turned a blind eye to the SA

3) Stresemann’s “fulfilment” policy was accused by the NSDAP of “national betrayal”

Question 2

Which other fascist leader inspired Hitler to carry out the Munich Putsch, and how?

Answer 2

Mussolini (in Italy)

He led a “march on Rome” in 1922, forcing the Italian government to accept him as their new leader

Question 3

How else did Hitler base the NSDAP on Mussolini’s fascist party in Italy?

Answer 3

Used a salute

Used flags

Gave himself the title of Führer (Mussolini was known as “Il Duce”

Question 4

Which revolts in Germany gave Hitler the idea of marching on a city and taking power?

Answer 4

The Spartacist Uprising and the Kapp Putsch

Question 5

Give THREE ways in which the long-term growth of the Nazi Party led to the Munich Putsch

Answer 5

1) The party had strengthened to 50,000 members by 1923, with its own newspaper and permanent office by 1920

2) The SA were wild and difficult to control by 1923 - Hitler needed to give them something to do

3) The NSDAP had won the support of Ludendorff, the famous WWI general

Question 6

Give TWO ways in which hyperinflation led to the Munich Putsch

Answer 6

1) Things that cost 100 marks in 1922 now cost 200,000 billion marks in 1923 - buying everyday goods became almost impossible

2) The Weimar Republic called off the passive resistance in the Ruhr in September 1923, making it appear weak