Kapp Putsch (March 1920) Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the leaders?
A
- Dr Wolfgang Kapp
- Walter von Luttwitz
Ludendorff also took part
2
Q
Why did it take place?
A
- Right wing unhappy with the Weimar Rep (weak)
- Tried to reverse revolution, restore Kaiser
- Establish autocratic RW gov
- Tried disband Freikorps (Weimar)
3
Q
What happened?
A
- Attempted a coup and 5000 Friekorps in Berlin
- Ebert and the gov fled
4
Q
How did Ebert’s government deal with the uprising?
A
Government called for a general strike on workers
5
Q
How was it defeated?
A
Supporters couldn’t get around so the putsch failed and ended
6
Q
Consequences for the government?
A
SPD lost seats and votes in the next election and the Weimar coalition lost majority
