Separatist revolt

Cards (21)

  • In what year did Ebert's government struggle to control the high courts?
    1920
  • What event did the clay courts help suppress in 1919?
    The Spartacus revolt
  • What was the main issue facing the German government in 1920?
    Growing opposition from both left and right
  • What did the Kapp Putsch lead to in March 1920?
    Political violence and unemployment
  • Who was ordered to fight the Kapp Putsch?
    Generals Ebert and Zech
  • Why did the high courts become a problem for the government?
    They were former soldiers facing unemployment
  • What was the response of the high courts to Ebert's orders?
    They refused to open fire on the rebels
  • What did the rebels declare in Berlin?
    A new government in Germany
  • Who was invited to return from exile by the rebels?
    The Kaiser
  • What strategy did Ebert's government urge to counter the Kapp Putsch?
    Passive resistance and strikes
  • What happened to essential services in Berlin during the strikes?
    They ground to a halt
  • What happened to Kapp after he attempted to flee?
    He was caught and imprisoned
  • How many political murders occurred between 1919 and 1922?
    376 political murders
  • Which political group faced more convictions for assassinations?
    Left-wing assassins
  • What was the general attitude of judges towards political rights?
    They were often sympathetic to the right
  • What paramilitary group did the KPD have?
    The Red Front Fighters
  • Why did political parties hire armed men?
    For protection during meetings
  • What was a consequence of the presence of private armies?
    Increased violence at political meetings
  • What were the main events of political violence in Germany from 1919 to 1922?
    • Spartacus revolt in 1919
    • Kapp Putsch in 1920
    • Series of political assassinations
    • 376 political murders total
  • What were the responses of the Weimar government to political violence?
    • Urged passive resistance
    • Encouraged strikes
    • Hired armed men for protection
    • Created paramilitary groups
  • What were the political factions involved in the violence?
    • KPD (Communists)
    • SPD (Social Democrats)
    • DNVP (Nationalists)
    • Various right-wing groups