The Kapp Putsch Flashcards
1
Q
In what year was the Kapp Putsch?
A
In 1920
2
Q
Who led the Kapp Putsch?
A
The Freikorps Unit and their leader Wolfgang Kapp
3
Q
Why did the Freikorps start a Putsch?
A
The government ordered that the Freikorps brigades be disbanded because the left-wing groups had been crushed
4
Q
How many Freikorps marched to Berlin?
A
12,000 Freikorps
5
Q
Who did the Freikorps put forward to be the leader of Germany?
A
Wolfgang Kapp
6
Q
What did the German worker do that prevented Kapp from ruling?
A
The workers went on strike in protest of the Putsch
7
Q
After how many days did Kapp leave Berlin?
A
He left after 4 days as new ruler
8
Q
What happened after Kapp fled?
A
Everts government returned and was back in charge
