Murders and Uprisings 1920-1924 Flashcards
When was the Kapp Putsch?
March 1920.
Those in the Kapp Putsch had right or left-wing beliefs?
Right-wing.
Who led the Kapp Putsch?
Wolfgang Kapp.
How many men did Kapp gather for the Kapp Putsch?
Around 5000.
What is another name for the men led by Wolfgang Kapp in the Kapp Putsch?
The Free Corps.
What city did the Free Corps take over?
The capital city, Berlin.
Give 4 left-wing beliefs:
-There should be equality
-Workers should have power and rule the country as a collection of workers’ councils
-Change is welcome
-Anti-right-wing
Give 4 right-wing beliefs:
-Strong rulers should rule over the people
-There should be major differences between people
-Change is not welcome
-Anti-left-wing
What is an example of a political party with ‘left-wing’ beliefs?
The Communist Party.
What is an example of a political party with ‘right-wing’ beliefs?
The Nazis.
What were Wolfgang Kapp’s 3 aims for the Kapp Putsch?
-Eventually take over the whole country
-Make the army strong again
-Recover the lands that Germany had lost during the Treaty of Versailles
Who did not support Kapp during the Kapp Putsch?
What did this means?
Workers didn’t support him and they all went on strike, resulting in no gas, water, electricity or trains.
How long was Wolfgang Kapp the leader of Germany before he gave in and fled abroad?
100 hours.
When was the Red Rising?
1920.
What was the Red Rising?
As soon as Kapp fled abroad, left-wing workers in the industrial area of the Ruhr stayed on strike, rose up and took over several towns.
Why was the Red Rising given the name it was?
Red is the traditional colour of communism and left-wing supports.
Who did the government send to deal with the Red Rising rebellion?
Soldiers and some Free corps.
How many workers were killed in the Red Rising?
Over 1000.