How was Weimar opposed? Flashcards
What does putsch mean?
overthrow or uprising
What do communists believe?
The government should control all wealth and businesses
When was the Spartacist Uprising?
6th January 1919
Who led the Spartacist Uprising?
Spartacist league - a group of communists
What happened in the Spartacist Uprising?
They attempted to overthrow the government but was defeated by the Freikorps
Who are the Freikorps?
A right-wing group of ex-soldiers
When was the Bavarian Uprising?
April 1919
Who led the Bavarian Uprising?
a group of communists
What happened in the Bavarian Uprising?
They tried to overthrow the government of Bavaria, 2nd largest state in Germany, Weimar used freikorps to end this
When was the Kapp Putsch March?
March 1920
Why was the Kapp Putsch March organised?
The Weimar Government announced they would disband the Freikorps
Who led the Kapp Putsch March?
Dr Kapp and General Luttwitz - Freikorps
How Freikorps joined for the KPM?
400
What happened in the KPM?
The army refused to fight the Freikorps so a general strike brought it to an end
When was the Munich Putsch?
8th November 1920
Who led the Munich Putsch?
Nazi Party - Hitler
Who were the SA?
violent part of the Nazi Party
What were the SA also known as?
Storm troopers or Brown shirts
What do the SA always wear on their uniform?
the Swastika
Where did the Munich Putsch take place?
Beer Hall, Munich
What happened in the Munich Putsch?
Nazi Party kept the Bavarian Leader, Police Chief and Army Chief hostage
How many SA members led the Munich Putsch?
600
How many Nazi’s were shot?
16
How many policemen were killed?
4
