The Kapp Putsch Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the Kapp Putsch?
A
Right-wing nationalists
2
Q
What did they aim to do?
A
Overthrow the government and establish a right-wing, autocratic government in its place.
3
Q
Who lead the revolt?
A
Wolfgang Kapp
4
Q
When did the revolt occur?
A
13-17th March 1920
5
Q
What happened?
A
Kapp lead a Freikorps take over in Berlin and the regular army refused to attack the Freikorps.
6
Q
Why did the Freikorps turn on the Weimar Republic?
A
They were about to be disbanded and feared unemployment.
7
Q
How was Kapp defeated?
A
The workers of Berlin refused to go on strike and to cooperate with him.
8
Q
How was the Weimar Republic affected by the Kapp Putsch?
A
They were made to look weak as the fled to Weimar during the revolt as they were unable to control the rebels.
