Events and consequences of the Munich Putsch Flashcards
Where did Bavarian government officials meet on 8 November 1923?
A beer hall in Munich
Who were the three main government officials who gathered in Munich on 8 November 1923?
von Kahr - head of the state government
von Seisser - head of the state police
von Lossow - head of the state army
What was Hitler’s plan on 8 November 1923 to seize power?
Arrest the Bavarian government and force them to join the SA in a march on Berlin
How many SA members supported Hitler when he burst into the Munich beer hall on the night of 8 November?
600
What did Hitler do as soon as he entered the Munich beer hall on 8 November 1923?
Shot into the ceiling and declared he was taking over the state of Bavaria
In Hitler’s plan to take over Germany on 8 November 1923, who would take over the German army?
Ludendorff
What did Hitler promise Kahr, Lossow and Seisser in return for their support in overthrowing the Weimar Republic?
Important positions
Who took over the local police and army headquarters in Munich as Hitler held the Bavarian officials captive?
Ernst Röhm and the SA
What mistake did Ludendorff make when Hitler left the beer hall to try to help take over the main army barracks?
He released Kahr, Seisser and Lossow
What did Kahr, Seisser and Lossow do when they were released from the beer hall?
Backtracked on their agreement with Hitler - informed the army, police and media of Hitler’s intentions
How many “volunteer” supporters did Hitler and Ludendorff have when they marched on Munich on 9 November 1923?
2,000
How much were the “volunteer” supporters paid each to march on Munich on 9 November 1923?
2 billion marks (around $3)
What was Hitler disappointed by when he marched on Munich’s town centre on 9 November 1923?
The lack of public support - most of the townspeople were indifferent
What happened when Hitler’s personal bodyguard (Shock Troop) met the local armed police?
The Shock Troop pressed pistols into their chests and pointed bayonets at them
How many of the following were killed in the Munich Putsch?
SA members
Local police officers
16 SA members
4 police officers
What happened to Hitler when he was dragged to the ground by his bodyguards during the Munich Putsch?
He dislocated his shoulder
Where did most of the SA rebels hide during the Munich Putsch?
Under a bed in a girls’ school
What happened to Ludendorff, Röhm and Streicher during the Munich Putsch?
They were arrested
What happened to Goering after the Munich Putsch?
He fled abroad to Austria
How many days after the Munich Putsch was Hitler arrested?
Two days
What prison sentence was Hitler given after the Munich Putsch?
Five years in Landsberg Prison
What happened to the Nazi Party after the Munich Putsch?
It was banned
How long did Hitler serve of his five-year prison sentence and why?
Nine months
The Weimar Republic was more lenient towards the right wing
What did Hitler realise after the failure of the Munich Putsch?
He could only seize power through democratic means, not through violence
What book did Hitler write in prison?
Mein Kampf (My Struggle)
How did Hitler try to gain national publicity during his trial after the Munich Putsch?
He gave long speeches on how he was trying to restore Germany’s greatness
Which party was set up in place of the NSDAP to contest the next two Reichstag elections? Was it successful?
The National Socialist Freedom Movement
No - it won 32 seats in May 1924, and 14 seats in December 1924
How was Hitler treated while in Landsberg Prison?
Kindly - he could have as many visitors as he liked and could access any book he wanted
What impact did Hitler’s trial after the Munich Putsch have on the NSDAP?
It went from a group of local thugs in Bavaria to a national phenomenon
What happened to Hitler and Ludendorff’s friendship after the Munich Putsch?
It broke down - Ludendorff thought Hitler was a coward for sneaking away
