Political assassinations Flashcards
What was the Organisation Consul?
An ultra-nationalist paramilitary groups formed from ex-Freikorps members after units were disbanded following the failed Kapp Putsch
How did Hugo Haase die?
He was shot in front of the Reichstag in October 1919 and died a month later.
How did Erzberger die?
Erzberger was murdered in Black Forest by 2 members of the Organisation Consul, a terrorist league, in 1921.
How did Rathenau die?
He was shot by 4 assassins from the Organisation Consul and they then a threw a grenade aimed at the open top car he was driving in. 24th June 1922. 700,000 protesters lined the streets after his death as he had been a popular figure.
How serious were these political assassinations?
They were quite serious as during 1919 and 1923, there were 376 political assassinations.
Who were being targeted in these assassinations?
Key gvt ministers.
How many assassinations were carried out by LW?
22
How many assassinations were carried out by RW?
354
What did these assassinations cause?
They caused an atmosphere of distrust as well as tension. November Criminals were being killed off in order to get revenge. It was a threat of political stability.
Why was Erzberger assassinated?
For leading German delegation for the signing of the armistice and the signing of the ToV.
Why was Rathenau assassinated?
For being a Jew and leading minister in the republican government. Participated in the signing of the armistice and had negotiated with the Allies to try to improve the ToV.
