Weimar Democracy

Question 1

Munich putsch

Answer 1

In November 1923 hitler tried to seize control of the Bavarian government in southern Germany

Hitler promised to overturn the treaty of Versailles

He planned to capture Munich and march on Berlin

Hitler and Ludendorff were arrested

Question 2

Weimar culture in the 1920’s

Cinema

Answer 2

Cinema was very popular

Metropolis which was directed by Fritz Lang was the most technically advanced film of the decade

Question 3

Weimar culture in the 1920’s

Nightlife

Answer 3

Germany became a centre for new plays operas and shows musicals performed songs about politians that would have been banned under the kaiser

Question 4

Weimar culture in the 1920’s

Literature

Answer 4

People had 120 magazines and newspapers to choose from

Question 5

Weimar culture in the 1920’s

Art and design

Answer 5

Artists such as Otto Dix beloved art should show the reality of everyday life