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When did the Kapp Putsch happen?

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1920

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Who led the Kapp Putsch?

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Wolfgang Kapp

-Freikorp units (volunteer soldiers)

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What were the events of the Kapp Putsch?

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12,000 Freikorps marched to Berlin
-govt. forced to flee- Kapp new leader
Workers went on strike in protest–> four days later he fled
–> Old govt. came back (FAILURE)

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Was the Kapp Putsch a right wing or left wing attempt to overthrow the new Weimar Government?

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Right

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What sparked the Kapp Putsch?

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Govt. ordered that Freikorp bridgades were disbanded

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When did the Munich Putsch happen?

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1923

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Who led the Munich Putsch?

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Hitler- Nazi party
General Ludendorff (SA)
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What were the events of the Munich Putsch?

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Hitler + 600 SA burst into meeting- Kahr (leader of Bavaria) speaking
-Made him promise to support them
–> Kahr= allowed out–> withdrew suprot
Army crushed revolt- Hitler sent to prison
–>Nazis nearly fell apart w/out leader

(Badly organised)

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What was the reason for the Munich Putsch?

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Believed that democracy led to a wea govt.- wanted 1 party w/ 1 leader
–> Wanted Ludendorff to be in charge

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Was the Munich Putsch a right wing or left wing attempt to overthrow the new Weimar Government?

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Right- Nazis

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When did the Spartacist Uprising happen?

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1919

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Who led the Spartacist Uprising?

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Rosa Luxenburg + Karl Liebknecht

-Communist group Spartacist League

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What were the events of the Spartacist Uprising?

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Berlin- took over govt. newspaper + telegram headquarters
-Hoped protesters would join–> didn’t
Govt. ordered army+Freikorps to crush uprising
–>100 workers killed in violence
Luxenburg & Liebknecht both murdered

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To what extent was the Kapp Putsch successful?

Why?

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Not successful

failed to win support of workers

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To what extent was the Munich Putsch successful?

Why?

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Not successful

badly planned- Hitler imprisoned & Nazis struggled w/out him

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To what extent was the Spartacist Uprising successful?

Why?

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Not successful

failed to get support of rest of left wing
Both leaders killed

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Was the Spartacist Uprising a right wing or left wing attempt to overthrow the new Weimar Government?

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Left- communist

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When did The Red Rising in the Ruhr happen?

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1920

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Who led The Red Rising in the Ruhr?

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Members of communist party- w/ workers

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What happened during The Red Rising in the Ruhr?

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50,000 workers occupied Ruhr- industrial area w/ raw materials
-Army + Freikorps crushed them- 1000+ killed

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Was the The Red Rising in the Ruhr a right wing or left wing attempt to overthrow the new Weimar Government?

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Left- communist

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To what extent was the The Red Rising in the Ruhr successful?

Why?

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Not successful

weak leadership- lack of committed widespread support

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What were the issues facing the Weimar Republic 1919-1923?

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Aftermath of TofV
-LAMB- Stab in the Back
Uprisings
-Kapp Putsch, Munich Putsch, Spartacist Uprising, Redb Rising in The Ruhr
1923=Year of crisis 
-hyperinflation at it's worse
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What were the terms of the treaty?

use the acronym

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Land
(lost 100% of colonies, 15%of agricultural land,13% of land overall,Sahr coalfield taken)
Army
(Air forcedisbanded, 100,000 limit for Army, 0 submarines
-no German troops allowed in Rhineland for 15 years)
Money
(6,600 mil.- annual instalments
–> doubts whether they could pay it or not)
Blame
(Article 231- Germany took entire blame for WW1
–> Germans resented this)

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What were the events of the French Occupation of the Ruhr?
``` Germany wasn't keeping up w/ reparations -French army invaded Ruhr--> needed materials to rebuild country (Ruhr= industrial site, raw materials) Govt. told workers to go on strike -had to pay them --Didn't have any money--> Printed more =Money lost value (HYPERINFLATION) ```
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Who was Gustav Stresemann?
Chancellor of Germany 1923
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What were the main issues that Gustav Stresemann solved during the Golden Years of Weimar? (solve into 3 catagories)
Economic solutions - Solved hyperinflation - Signed Dawes Plan - Signed Young Plan Foreign Policy - Signed Locarno Pact - Joined League of Nations - Signed Kellogg-Briand Pact Political Stability Stable coalition + president --> no uprisings (Hitler banned from public speaking Rebuilding Country - Solved Ruhr crisis - Used money from loans to improve infrastructure (housing, roads, hospitals etc.)
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How did Stresemann solve hyperinflation? How successful was this? What was the public reaction?
Introduced new currency: RENTENMARK -old notes burnt Restarted economy V. successful 5/5--> however: those who lost savings never repaid -German people never forgot
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What was the Dawes Plan? When was it signed? What category of solutions of issues facing the Weimar Republic does this fit into? What was the public reaction to this?
``` Gave Germany longer to pay off reparations --> brought in short term US loans (govt. used money to: kickstart economy build new infrastructure) ``` 1924 Economic solutions 4/5-Didn't reduce amount--> some saw as second TofV--> thought it made Germany too dependant on US
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What was the Young Plan? When was it signed? What category of solutions of issues facing the Weimar Republic does this fit into? Was the German public happy w/ this?
Reduced reparations massively Extended pay back time 1929 Economic solutions 4/5-Didn't think they should be paying at all--> extending time=dragged it out
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What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact? When was it signed? What category of solutions of issues facing the Weimar Republic does this fit into? Was the German public happy w/ this?
European countries promising to not go to war again (e.g England, France, Belgium) 1925 Foreign Policy Yes BUT saw as weak -thought should've done more to reverse TofV
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What was the League of Nations? When was it signed? What category of solutions of issues facing the Weimar Republic does this fit into? Was the German public happy w/ this?
Forum for settling international disputes -Included Germany in major international decisions 1925 Foreign Policy Yes BUT saw as weak -thought should've done more to reverse TofV
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What was the Locarno Pact? When was it signed? What category of solutions of issues facing the Weimar Republic does this fit into?
Securing European borders 1925 Foreign Policy
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How did Stresemann solve the crisis of the French occupation of the Ruhr? What category of solutions of issues facing the Weimar Republic does this fit into? Was the German public happy w/ this?
Called off passive resistance Promised to repay reparations to France --> French left Ruhr -Could focus on industry Rebuilding economy NO- v. unpopular (esp. right wing) Saw as massive sign of weakness
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What did Hitler do with the Nazi party in the 1920s?
Changed name to The National Socialist German Workers Party Introduced emblem--> Swastika Issued 25 point plan for Nazis- appealed to groups other than workers Created fighting force- SA (Storm-troopers) -->made up from unemployed ex soldiers -gave them uniforms-->restored pride
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What were the successes of Munich Putsch? (1923)
``` Publicity on Nazi party --> turned trial into publicity- Hitler=Right wing hero (judge agreed w/ him) Sparked change in directions/tactics Hitler wrote Mein Kampf in prison -important for later indoctrination + Was able to see party members during sentence & organise (Was in open prison- short sentence) Intimated opposition during Putsch ```
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What were the failures of Munich Putsch? (1923)
``` Let Kahr leave beer hall 16 Nazis died Failed to gain support of army, police & govt. Made worse when refused to stop march -->pride 100 police officers overthrew 3000 SA Presumed that army wouldn't go against Ludendorff (+ didn't get involved in Kapp Putsch) Nazis arrested ```
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How did the Nazi Party change tactics after the failed Munich Putsch?
Getting in power through force wasn’t going to work- had to instead be election in Tried to attract more paying party member -campaign had to be financed Trained Nazi members in public speaking -Hitler=good orator Put Nazi members up for elections
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When did the Wall Street Crash happen?
October 1929
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What happened during the Wall Street Crash?
Share prices fell -people's investments lost value People rushed to sell shares -->Sent prices lower
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When was 'Black Thursday'?
24 October 1929
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What happened on 'Black Thursday'?
13 million shares were sold | part of WSC
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During the WSC, how much did investors loose in a week?
$4000 million
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How did the WSC affect Germany?
``` US bankers recalled loans (part of Dawes Plan) -->Germany=left with 0 money International trade decreased quickly -Germany couldn't get money from exports Less demand of produce =Factories close- Workers fired No need for produce =German farmers badly affected -->Weimar govt. proved too weak to deal w/ crisis ```
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What were the types of propaganda that the Nazis used to gain support before 1928?
Types of propaganda used: Travelling theatre group Posters and leaflets- cleverly portrayed Nazi ideals Mass rallies & meetings- convey key messages Organised Hitler Youth Group- young people=key
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Why did the Nazis not gain power before 1928?
Failed to gain support of working class Hitler was banned from speaking -good orator= big loss for Nazis 1924-1928= Prosperity in Germany (people only turn to extremism during hardship) Nazi ideas were too extreme for normal people to accept
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How many were unemployed in Germany in 1932?
6 million
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How did the WSC help the Nazis gain support?
German people blamed Weimar govt. | Turned to more extremist ideas- such as Nazis
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How did the WSC affect businesses? why?
Demand fell Profits fell Many had to close People had less money to spend
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How did the WSC affect factory workers? why?
Lost jobs +benefits less demand=less workers Businesses closed Govt. needed to save money
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How did the WSC affect farmers? why?
had to decide between: Sell land OR Live in poverty Had been suffering for years Prices fell
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How did the WSC affect young people? why?
Couldn't find work Unemployment was high - lack of jobs - ->young= first to go
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How did the WSC affect the middle class? why?
Lost savings Lost businesses Lost investments Banks collapsed -from loans being recalled
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Who did businesses blame for how they were affected after the WSC?
Weimar govt.
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Who did factory workers blame for how they were affected after the WSC?
Business owners | Weimar govt.
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Who did farmers blame for how they were affected after the WSC?
Weimar govt.
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Who did young people blame for how they were affected after the WSC?
Weimar govt.
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Who did the middle classes blame for how they were affected after the WSC?
Weimar govt. | USA
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Define ubermensch
Aryan race (ideal) - blonde - blue yes - white - athletic & strong
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Define untermensch
``` Undesirables -Jews -disabled people (mentally+physically) -criminals -homosexuals -black people -gypsies ```
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What were the factors that led to Hitler being elected Chancellor in 1933?
WSC + Depression= time of hardship Nazi Promises Nazi Organisation Hitler's Leadership Nazi Propaganda Weak & Divided Opposition Fear of Communism Political Deal
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What was the time of hardship that followed the WSC as a factor for why Hitler was elected Chancellor in 1933?
``` WSC: USA recalled loans from Germany -->demands for goods dropped -->Unemployment dropped dramatically Time of hardship =people started listening to promises of rebuilding country --> Nazis had been saying for years ``` Stresemann had died days before Weak govt.=some action made it worse -President Hindenburg used Article 48 to rule by decree
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What was Nazi promises as a factor for why Hitler was elected Chancellor in 1933?
``` Solve economic crisis Reduce unemployment Abolish Treaty of Versailles Restore power of the German army Provide strong leadership for Germany --> exactly what public wanted to hear/what govt. weren't providing ```
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What was Nazi organisation as a factor for why Hitler was elected Chancellor in 1933?
``` Raised money for election campaigns -Attracted huge donations Door-to-door leafleting Public meetings Soup kitchens&Shelters for unemployed SA-prepared to fight Communists ``` - ->Looked capable of bringing order - People were looking for strong leader/govt.--> diff. to Weimar who looked incompatent
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What was Hitler's leadership as a factor for why Hitler was elected Chancellor in 1933?
Powerful orator Charismatic -Related to public-->filled w/ hope - ->Gained support for Nazis - -->Made other leaders/current govt. look weak and unorganised
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What was Nazi propaganda as a factor for why Hitler was elected Chancellor in 1933?
``` New tech: -Loudspeakers -Slide-shows -Films -Planes (Hitler-1932) Mass rallies (w/ music+lighting) Marches Powerful posters ``` - ->Goebbels - ->Seemed attractive to public - ->Disciplined in time of chaos & unrest
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What was weak and divided opposition to the Nazis as a factor for why Hitler was elected Chancellor in 1933?
``` 2 rivals: Communists (people were scared) Social Democrats (ruling party) -->WOULDN'T work together Public lost trust in Weimar -->NO strong leader ```
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What was fear of communism as a factor for why Hitler was elected Chancellor in 1933?
Business owners & Farmers =scared of communist govt. -->would take over land & industry (support increased in working class from 1930-1932)
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What was the political deal as a factor for why Hitler was elected Chancellor in 1933?
June 1932 elections- Nazis= largest party BUT not majority -->Hindenburg refused to appoint Hitler as Chancellor -->Appointed Franz Von Papen Schleicher (Army general) persuades Hindenburg to remove von Papen and appoint him --> Papen=revenge -->Made deal: Hitler=Chancellor von Papen=Vice Chancellor -Hindenburg agreed -->Thought they could control Hitler (as puppet) (1/4 in govt.=Nazis)

History- Nazi Germany (3 decks)

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