What was the Munich Putsch?

• Putsch: A violent attempt to overthrow the government
• When did the Putsch happen?

  In November 1923
• Why did Hitler attempt the Putsch?

  He tried to take advantage of the hyperfixation.
• What were the reasons for the failure of the Putsch?

  Power planning and misjudgement resulted in a fail.
• How many members did the Nazi party have by 1923?

  55,000 members
• How did the strength of the Nazi party change by 1923?

  The Nazi party was stronger than ever before.
• Who did Hitler believe would help him during the Putsch?

  Important nationalist politicians in Bavaria.
• What was Hitler's concern regarding the SA members?

  He knew he would lose control of them if he did not give them something to do.
• Who was Mussolini and what was his significance to Hitler?

  Mussolini was the Italian fascist leader who came to power in Italy in 1922 by marching on Rome, and Hitler hoped to copy his approach.
• Why were the government disliked in Bavaria?

  The majority of the population were Catholic and things are very traditional
• Which 2 nationalist politicians did Hitler plan the Putsch with?

  Kahr and Lossow
• What happened on the 4th of October?

  Kahr and Lossow called off the rebellion
• How did Hitler force Kahr and Lossow to rebel?

  Hitler and 600 SA members burst into meeting at a local beer bar, waving a gun at them.
• Who did Kahr call?

  Police and army reinforcements
• How many members of the SA we killed?

  16
• What happened to Hitler?

  Sentence to just 5 years in prison, of his 5 years, Hitler only served 9 months