The Kapp Putsch-1920 Flashcards
1
Q
Who started the putsch?
A
Freikorps units, led by Wolfgang kapp.
2
Q
Why did the revolt begin?
A
In 1920 the government demanded the freikorps be disbanded. It had little need for them now that left wing partied had been crushed.
3
Q
What impact did this have?
A
12,000 freikorps marched to Berlin. The government was forced to flee. Kapp was put forward by the freikorps as the new leader of Germany.
4
Q
Why was the putsch unsuccessful?
A
Kapp and the freikorps failed to win much support. In Berlin, workers went on strike to protest at the putsch.
5
Q
What effect did the protesters have?
A
They made it impossible for kapp to rule.
6
Q
What happened to kapp?
A
After four days he fled from Berlin and Erberts government returned.
