The Munich Putsch

Question 1

Who were the 2 main people leading the Munich Putsch?

Answer 1

1. Hitler

2. General Ludendorff

Question 2

Why was having General Ludenorff supposed to help in the Munich Putsch’s success? (2)

Answer 2

1. Ludendorff was popular so would rally more support

2. Ludendorff allowed Hitler use of his troops

Question 3

Who was General Ludenorff?

Answer 3

A popular former army leader

Question 4

Very simply, how did the Munich Putsch go down? (5)

Answer 4

1. Hitler and 600 SA members interrupted a meeting of the Bavarian government in a beer hall
2. Hitler announced he was going to overthrow the government and threatened Kahr and Lossow
3. Kahr and Lossow were forced to comply, but were allowed to go home after and Kahr called the police instead
4. The next day, around 3,000 Nazis & Hitler & Ludendorff marched through Munich
5. The police broke up the march and Hitler was arrested

Question 5

How did the Munich Putsch help the Nazis in the long run?

Answer 5

1. Hitler’s trial was highly publicised around Germany making him a household name
2. Hitler served 9 months of a 5 year prison sentence
3. Mein Kampf written in prison which set out his key beliefs and his plan of action.
4. Hitler changed strategy: rebellion is a no, will have to work the system

Question 6

What helped Hitler in his trial?

Answer 6

1. Lenient judge

Question 7

What was the Nazi party at the time of the Munich Putsch?

Answer 7

A terrorist group

Question 8

To summarise, what were the 2 factors that lead to the Munich Putsch’s failure?

Answer 8

1. Poor planning

2. Misjudgement

Question 9

How did the justice system prove beneficial for the Nazis?

Answer 9

1. Hitler given minimum sentence
2. Hitler appeals and is rewarded- 9 months instead of 5 years
3. Gained support of other right-wing parties
4. Ludendorff let off without prison sentence
5. Not charged for bank robbery

Question 10

What uncontrollable factor contributed to the failure of the M P and why?

Answer 10

It snowed, preventing people from coming into streets to support Nazis

Question 11

Who did Hitler count on to support the M P who feel through?

Answer 11

1. Police- Gustav Ritter von Kahr
2. Army- Otto von Lossow
3. Public of Munich

Question 12

What does Defeat? Take More Stock! stand for, describing the Munich Putsch?

Answer 12

Disaster
Trial
Mein Kampf
Stratgey

Question 13

Explain ‘Disaster’

Answer 13

Nazis were defeated and their leaders were arrested. Hitler was arrested and put on trial for treason.

Question 14

Explain ‘Trial’

Answer 14

BUT

Hitler turned his trial into a publicity opportunity

Question 15

Explain ‘Mein Kampf’

Answer 15

Hitler wrote Mein Kampf in jail, setting out his ideals and strategies which was a big hit in Germany- public soaked up his ideals

Question 16

Explain ‘Strategy’

Answer 16

Nazis realised they couldn’t gain control through rebellion- has to go through the system

Question 17

What happened at the Munich Putsch that didn’t help things and was generally bad? (2)

Answer 17

1. Hitler lost his nerve and tried to flee

2. 16 Nazis killed