Wiemar and Nazi Germany - The Kapp Putsch (1920) Flashcards
1
Q
Who led the Kapp Putsch?
A
Friekorps units, led by Wolfgang Kapp
2
Q
Why did the Kapp Putsch happen?
A
In 1920 the government disbanded the Friekorps as they had little need for them now that the left-wing groups had been crushed
3
Q
When did the Kapp Putsch happen?
A
1920
4
Q
What happened?
A
Around 12,00 Friekorps marched to Berlin forcing the government to flee
5
Q
Who did the Friekorps units propose be the new leader of Germany?
A
Wolfgang Kapp
6
Q
Why did it fail?
A
Kapp and the Friekorps failed to win much support. In Berlin, workers went on strike in protest of the Putsch making it impossible for Kapp to rule
