Crisis Year- 1923 Flashcards
When was the Munich Putsch?
1923
Why was it impossible to stop it when Kahr and Lossow called off the rebellion?
Hitler had 3000 troops ready to fight
When did they march into the beerhall?
8th November
What did Hitler do?
He marched into the beerhall with 600 SA and forced them to rebel
What was Hitler’s biggest mistake?
He let Kahr go who then went to the police
What happened when Hitler and Ludendorff arrived in Munich?
The police was there and it turned into a fight
How many Nazis were killed?
16
What were the positives of the Munich Putsch?
Nazis gained popularity
Hitler got to speak in trial
Wrote Mein Kampf
Reorganised the party
Why did the French invade the Ruhr?
Germany failed to pay reparations
What did the French do?
Beat up and killed over 100 men
How many people were kicked out of their homes?
150,000
What did Weimar do that made Germany very poor?
Called for a passive resistance
What did hyperinflation make the mark?
Worthless
Who benefitted form hyperinflation?
People in debt
farmers could increase price of goods
Who worsened due to hyperinflation?
Pensioners
People who had savings
