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Events and consequences of the Munich Putsch Flashcards

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1
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Where did Bavarian government officials meet on 8 November 1923?

A

A beer hall in Munich

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Who were the three main government officials who gathered in Munich on 8 November 1923?

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von Kahr - head of the state government

von Seisser - head of the state police

von Lossow - head of the state army

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What was Hitler’s plan on 8 November 1923 to seize power?

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Arrest the Bavarian government and force them to join the SA in a march on Berlin

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4
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How many SA members supported Hitler when he burst into the Munich beer hall on the night of 8 November?

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600

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What did Hitler do as soon as he entered the Munich beer hall on 8 November 1923?

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Shot into the ceiling and declared he was taking over the state of Bavaria

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In Hitler’s plan to take over Germany on 8 November 1923, who would take over the German army?

A

Ludendorff

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7
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What did Hitler promise Kahr, Lossow and Seisser in return for their support in overthrowing the Weimar Republic?

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Important positions

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Who took over the local police and army headquarters in Munich as Hitler held the Bavarian officials captive?

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Ernst Röhm and the SA

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9
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What mistake did Ludendorff make when Hitler left the beer hall to try to help take over the main army barracks?

A

He released Kahr, Seisser and Lossow

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What did Kahr, Seisser and Lossow do when they were released from the beer hall?

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Backtracked on their agreement with Hitler - informed the army, police and media of Hitler’s intentions

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How many “volunteer” supporters did Hitler and Ludendorff have when they marched on Munich on 9 November 1923?

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2,000

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How much were the “volunteer” supporters paid each to march on Munich on 9 November 1923?

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2 billion marks (around $3)

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13
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What was Hitler disappointed by when he marched on Munich’s town centre on 9 November 1923?

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The lack of public support - most of the townspeople were indifferent

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What happened when Hitler’s personal bodyguard (Shock Troop) met the local armed police?

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The Shock Troop pressed pistols into their chests and pointed bayonets at them

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15
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How many of the following were killed in the Munich Putsch?

SA members
Local police officers

A

16 SA members

4 police officers

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16
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What happened to Hitler when he was dragged to the ground by his bodyguards during the Munich Putsch?

A

He dislocated his shoulder

17
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Where did most of the SA rebels hide during the Munich Putsch?

A

Under a bed in a girls’ school

18
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What happened to Ludendorff, Röhm and Streicher during the Munich Putsch?

A

They were arrested

19
Q

What happened to Goering after the Munich Putsch?

A

He fled abroad to Austria

20
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How many days after the Munich Putsch was Hitler arrested?

A

Two days

21
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What prison sentence was Hitler given after the Munich Putsch?

A

Five years in Landsberg Prison

22
Q

What happened to the Nazi Party after the Munich Putsch?

A

It was banned

23
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How long did Hitler serve of his five-year prison sentence and why?

A

Nine months

The Weimar Republic was more lenient towards the right wing

24
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What did Hitler realise after the failure of the Munich Putsch?

A

He could only seize power through democratic means, not through violence

25
Q

What book did Hitler write in prison?

A

Mein Kampf (My Struggle)

26
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How did Hitler try to gain national publicity during his trial after the Munich Putsch?

A

He gave long speeches on how he was trying to restore Germany’s greatness

27
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Which party was set up in place of the NSDAP to contest the next two Reichstag elections? Was it successful?

A

The National Socialist Freedom Movement

No - it won 32 seats in May 1924, and 14 seats in December 1924

28
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How was Hitler treated while in Landsberg Prison?

A

Kindly - he could have as many visitors as he liked and could access any book he wanted

29
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What impact did Hitler’s trial after the Munich Putsch have on the NSDAP?

A

It went from a group of local thugs in Bavaria to a national phenomenon

30
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What happened to Hitler and Ludendorff’s friendship after the Munich Putsch?

A

It broke down - Ludendorff thought Hitler was a coward for sneaking away

Edexcel GCSE History Paper 3: Weimar and Nazi Germany (26 decks)

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