Murders and Uprisings 1920-1924 Flashcards

1
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When was the Kapp Putsch?

A

March 1920.

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2
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Those in the Kapp Putsch had right or left-wing beliefs?

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Right-wing.

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3
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Who led the Kapp Putsch?

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Wolfgang Kapp.

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4
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How many men did Kapp gather for the Kapp Putsch?

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Around 5000.

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5
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What is another name for the men led by Wolfgang Kapp in the Kapp Putsch?

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The Free Corps.

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6
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What city did the Free Corps take over?

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The capital city, Berlin.

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7
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Give 4 left-wing beliefs:

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-There should be equality
-Workers should have power and rule the country as a collection of workers’ councils
-Change is welcome
-Anti-right-wing

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Give 4 right-wing beliefs:

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-Strong rulers should rule over the people
-There should be major differences between people
-Change is not welcome
-Anti-left-wing

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What is an example of a political party with ‘left-wing’ beliefs?

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The Communist Party.

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What is an example of a political party with ‘right-wing’ beliefs?

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The Nazis.

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What were Wolfgang Kapp’s 3 aims for the Kapp Putsch?

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-Eventually take over the whole country
-Make the army strong again
-Recover the lands that Germany had lost during the Treaty of Versailles

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12
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Who did not support Kapp during the Kapp Putsch?

What did this means?

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Workers didn’t support him and they all went on strike, resulting in no gas, water, electricity or trains.

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13
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How long was Wolfgang Kapp the leader of Germany before he gave in and fled abroad?

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100 hours.

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14
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When was the Red Rising?

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1920.

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What was the Red Rising?

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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.

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Why was the Red Rising given the name it was?

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Red is the traditional colour of communism and left-wing supports.

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Who did the government send to deal with the Red Rising rebellion?

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Soldiers and some Free corps.

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18
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How many workers were killed in the Red Rising?

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Over 1000.

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19
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What kind of tactics did some groups use against the government to eliminate those who accepted the Treaty of Versailles?

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Terror tactics.

20
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How many political murders were there between 1919 and 1922?

Who were these mostly carried out by?

A

Over 350, mostly carried out by right-wing extremists.

21
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Who was Matthias Erzberger?

A

The man who signed the armistice in 1918.

22
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What year was Matthias Erzberger shot dead?

A

1921.

23
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Who shot Matthias Erzberger?

A

A right-wing group.

24
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What important politician in the Weimar government had acid thrown on him?

A

Philipp Scheidemann.

25
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Why did Hitler hate the politicians who ended the war?

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He was an ex-soldier, and hated the politicians who ended the war which Germany had not lost on the battlefield.

26
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When did Hitler first discover the German Workers’ Party?

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May 1919.

27
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What did Hitler do when he joined the German Workers’ Party?

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He immediately began attracting new members: He put advertisements in newspapers and held public meetings all over Germany.

28
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What skill did Hitler have which helped fascinate audiences?

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He was a brilliant public speaker.

29
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How was the Nazi Party born?

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Hitler, as the leader of the German Workers’ Party, made some changes to the party including changing its name to the National Socialist German Workers Party (NSDAP). This was known as the Nazi party for short.

30
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Who were Hitler’s stormtroopers?

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A private army of thugs to beat up anyone who disagreed with him.

31
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How many Nazi Party members were there in 1920 to 1921?

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There were 3000 members in 1920 and 5000 in 1921.

32
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When was the Munich Putsch?

A

8 November 1923.

33
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What did Hitler interrupt at the Munich Putsch?

A

Gustav Von kahr, the head of the Bavarian government, speaking in a beer hall in Munich.

34
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What did Hitler do at the Munich Putsch?

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He fired a bullet into the ceiling and announced that he was taking over Bavaria, and then he would march to Berlin and take over the whole country. He locked Kahr and his companion in a small room

35
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What did Hitler’s Stormtroopers do around Munich after the Munich Putsch?

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They took control of government buildings and arrested officials.

36
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Who walked into the Munich Putsch and said he supported Hitler?

A

General Ludendorff.

37
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What happened on the morning after the Munich Putsch?

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Kahr promised to help Hitler and was released, but he went back on his word and contacted the police. when Hitler and about 2000 supporters began their march through Munich’s streets, they were met by armed police.

38
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Who died in the short gun battle between armed police and Hitler with his supporters when marching in Munich?

A

3 policemen and 16 Nazis.

39
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What was Hitler put on trial for after the Munich Putsch?

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Treason.

40
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How long did Hitler’s trial last after the Munich Putsch?

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24 days.

41
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How could you describe the popularity of Hitler’s trial?

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It was a media sensation, reported in newspapers all over Germany.

42
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How did Hitler take advantage of his trial?

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As it was the largest audience he ever had, he used every chance to criticise the government and put across his political views.

43
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After impressing the judges, how long had Hitler been sentenced to prison and what happened to Ludendorff?

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Ludendorff was set free and Hitler sentenced for 5 years in prison (he could’ve been executed for such a serious crime).

44
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What was ‘Mein Kampf’?

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A book Hitler wrote in prison which became a bestseller. It described his life story and political views.

45
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How long had Hitler been in prison before being released?

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Just 9 months.

46
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What was the impact of the Munich Putsch on Hitler?

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He realised he had to change his strategy, and the Nazis would have to stand in elections and win votes like any other political party. He knew they would have to win power democratically instead of forcefully.