Munich/Beer Hall Putsch

Question 1

When was the Munich Putsch?

Answer 1

8-9th November 1923

Question 2

Who was involved in the Munich Putsch?

Answer 2

• Nazi party
• Led by Hitler
• Endoresed by General Ludendorff

Question 3

Why did the Munich Putsch take place?

Answer 3

• Angry at Stresemann for calling off Ruhr passive resistance
• Inspired by Mussolini’s March on Rome
• Wanted a right-wing nationalist government

Question 4

What were the main events of the Munich Putsch?

Answer 4

• Hitler and 600 SA burst into Beer Hall
• Demanded leader of Bavaria, von Kahr, support the Putsch
• Marched in to Munich
• Crushed by the army and Hitler and Ludendorff arrested

Question 5

Why did the Munich Putsch fail?

Answer 5

Von Kahr was able to contact the army and alert them to the Putsch

Question 6

How did the Munich Putsch benefit Hitler?

Answer 6

• After trial, Ludendorff freed and Hitler given 5 year sentence (released after 9 months)
• Gave him lots of publicity
• Gave him time to rethink and reform the Nazi party
• Wrote Mein Kampf (My Struggle) while in jail