Weimar and Nazi Germany 2.2 - Munich Putsch and lean years, 1923-29

Question 1

Long-term causes of the Munich Putsch

Answer 1

• By 1923, the Nazi party had 55,000 members and was stronger than ever before.
• This was because of the long list of grievances from 1918-1923 which had been building up (e.g. ‘stab in the back’, reparations, and the loss of Germany’s colonies).
• There was a deep resentment of the Weimar Republic amongst some Germans, which created support for nationalist parties such as the NSDAP.

Question 2

Medium-term causes of the Munich Putsch

Answer 2

Hitler hoped to copy Mussolini - the Italian fascist leader - who had come to power in Italy in 1922 by marching on Rome.

Question 3

Short-term causes of the Munich Putsch