Opposition, control and consent, 1918-1932 Flashcards
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on German politics?
TOV was a cause of political discontent and a spur to opposition. Many Germans felt that the Weimar government were traitors for arranging the armistice and signing the TOV. Opponents of the government regularly used this to criticise it.
Why was the Weimar government opposed by extremist groups on the left and right?
For its:
1) Involvement in the TOV
2) Liberalism and democratic principles
3) Failure to produce a strong, decisive government and a strong leader.
4) Failure to unite Germany
Describe the events of the Kapp Putsch of 1920 .
An attempt to overthrow the government by Wolfgang Kapp and the Friekorps leaders. Putsch had support of Eric Ludendorff, who had been a general in WWI. They took over Berlin on 12 March and the government fled. The leaders of the Putsch proclaimd themselves the new government, dissolved the National Assembly and said the Weimar constitution was no more.
How did the Kapp government fall?
The trade unions called a general strike, demanding an end to the Putsch and a new government with the SDP in control. Four days after the strike began, the Kapp government fell. The Weimar government returned to Berlin.
How many political assassinations were there in Germany between 1919 and 1922?
376 assassinations
How did the Weimar government guarantee the support of the trade unions in November 1918?
They signed the Stinnes-Legien Agreement. For the unions support, Friedrich Ebert offered legislation (laws) on hours of work and union representation in the workplace.
Describe the events of the Munich Putsch of 1922.
8 November- the SA surrounded a large beer cellar in Munich, where important officials were in a meeting. Hitler crashed into the hall and announced that the government of Bavaria and the national government, were deposed and that he and Ludendorff were to form a new governement. He locked them in while he spoke to the crowd. But one-by-one they escaped and organised resistance to the Putsch. When the Nazis attempted to start their march on Berlin, they were taken prisoner.
Which uprising was put down by the Freikorps in 1919?
The Spartacist (left-wing) Revolt in Berlin.
