Munich Putsch

Question 1

When was the Munich Putsch?

Answer 1

8th-9th November 1923

Question 2

Explain the long term causes of the Munich Putsch.

Answer 2

• Nationalists felt betrayed by the WR singing the ToV.
• The Nazis grew in popularity from 1919-23; support for the WR weakened.
• Even the state governor of Bavaria (where the Nazis were based) shared many Nazi views.
• Hitler was inspired by Mussolini’s fascist revolution in Italy.

Question 3

When was the Treaty of Versailles signed?

Answer 3

1919.

Question 4

Give 3 short term causes of the Munich Putsch.

Answer 4

• Hyperinflation peaked in 1923 - deep unhappiness and suffering.
• Germans, especially nationalists, were angry at the humiliation caused by the French invasion of the Ruhr.
• Overall frustration at the WR’s seeming incompetence in solving problems.

Question 5

When did hyperinflation peak?

Answer 5

1923.

Question 6

Hitler saw that ___ ___ ___ ___ to exploit these ___ ___ ___ and take power.

Answer 6

1) the time was ripe 2) feelings of unrest

Question 7

What were the events of the 8th of November?

Answer 7

• Hitler and 800 SA burst into a Bavarian government meeting in a Munich beer hall.
• At gunpoint, Von Kahr and Bavarian authorities agreed to support takeover of Germany.
• The Nazis and SA took over local police + army HQs.
• While Hitler was elsewhere, his ally, Ludendorff, released the Bavarian authorities.

Question 8

How many SA soldiers burst into the Bavarian government meeting with Hitler?

Answer 8

800 SA.

Question 9

Who, along with other Bavarian authorities, agreed to support Hitler’s takeover of Germany?

Answer 9

Von Kahr.

Question 10

Who released the Bavarian authorities while Hitler was elsewhere?

Answer 10

Hitler’s ally, Ludendorff.

Question 11

What were the events of the 9th of November?

Answer 11

• Hitler, 2000 volunteers and 1000 SA marched on Munich town centre, declaring Hitler president of Germany.
• Hitler had hoped for support, but was outgunned by townspeople and army of Munich.
• Ludendorff and his allies were arrested by state police.
• Hitler initially escaped.

Question 12

What happened to Hitler after the failure of the Putsch?

Answer 12

On the 11th of November, he was found hiding in a wardrobe and was arrested.

Question 13

How many volunteers marched on Munich town centre with Hitler and the SA?

Answer 13

2000 volunteers.

Question 14

How many SA soldiers marched on Munich town centre with Hitler and volunteers?

Answer 14

1000 SA soldiers.

Question 15

What were the short term consequences of the failure of the Putsch?

Answer 15

• Many Nazis, including Ludendorff, were put on trial for treason.
• Hitler was sentenced to 5 years, but only served 9 months.
• The Nazi party was banned from elections.

Question 16

How long was Hitler sentenced to after the Putsch? How long did he actually serve?

Answer 16

1) 5 years 2) 9 months

Question 17

What were the long term consequences of the failure of the Putsch?

Answer 17

• Hitler used his trial to gain national publicity for Nazis.
• Hitler wrote Mein Kampf (My Struggle) in prison.
• Ban on NSDAP lifted in 1925. Nazi party was relaunched and acquired 32 seats in elections.

Question 18

Why did Hitler use his trial to gain national publicity for the Nazis?

Answer 18

He realised the Nazi Party could only rise to power democratically, so needed public support.

Question 19

What was the name of the book Hitler wrote in prison?

Answer 19

Mein Kampf.

Question 20

Hitler wrote Mein Kampf in prison. What did the book detail?

Answer 20

Detailed his political values, built from his 25-point plan.

Question 21

Why was the ban on the NSDAP lifted in 1925?

Answer 21

Because the WR wanted to manage extremism better.

Question 22

When did the WR lift the ban on the NSDAP?

Answer 22

1925.