The Red Rising In The Ruhr-1920 Flashcards
Who started the uprising?
Groups of workers led by members of the communist party.
Why did the uprising begin?
Many German workers were angry about pay and working conditions. They had been protesting throughout 1919.
What happened?
In 1920 a communist red army of 50,000 workers occupied the Ruhr and took control of its raw materials.
Why did this revolution need to be quickly crushed?
Ruhr was one of Germany’s main industrial areas which provided for the country.
What happened to the red army?
They were crushed by the army and the freikorps. Over 1000 workers were killed.
Why was this unsuccessful?
The communist party had weak leadership and an unclear plan. Protests did not have widespread support.
Why wasn’t there a major impact on the communist party’s actions?
Unrest never seriously threatened the Weimar governments control of Germany.
