The Munich Putsch and the lean years 1923 - 29 Flashcards
What is a Putsch?
Violent rebellion to overthrow their leaders
What is Judicial Neutrality?
Judges should be non political and neutral
What was the Munich Putsch?
Hitler tried an armed revolt against the Weimar government called the Munich or Beer Hall Putsch
What was the long term reason for the Munich Putsch?
Built up resentment for the Weimar republic, In Bavaria Gustav Von Kahr allowed SA violence as they also hated Weimar democracy
What was the medium term reason for the Munich Putsch?
Hitler and Nazis influenced by Facism from Italy. They copied Mussolini’s march on Rome to take power
What was the short term reason for the Munich Putsch?
1923 was the peak of Hyperinflation, French were in the Ruhr and people generally felt the Weimar government was weak
How long was the Munich Putsch?
4 days
What happened on the 8th November?
Bavarian government leaders met in a Beer Hall led by Von Kahr
What did Hitler do in the Beer Hall?
Stormed in with 600 SA, shot the ceiling and declared a takeover of Bavaria and a plan to take over Berlin
Who did Hitler want to make the new leader of Germany?
Ludendorff
When did Hitler storm the Beer Hall?
8th November
Why did Hitler have no support when he invaded Munich?
Ludendorff had released the leaders and controlled the army to stop the SA
Why did Hitler have no support when he invaded Munich?
Ludendorff had released the leaders and controlled the army to stop the SA
How many SA marched on Munich?
1000 SA
How many ‘Volunteers’ marched on Munich?
2000 volunteers
How many guns did Hitler have in the Munich Putsch?
2000 guns
How many Nazis were shot in the Munich Putsch?
14 Nazis
How many police were shot in the Munich Putsch?
4 police
Why was Ludendorff found not guilty?
He was friends with the judges
What were Hitler and the Nazis sentenced to?
5 years in prison for treason
How long was Hitler actually in prison for?
9 months
What did Hitler use the trial for?
Publicity and Speeches
What was a short term consequence of the Munich Putsch?
Humiliating defeat for Hitler and damaged reputation of the party
How did Hitler try and win power?
Through votes and not violence
