Lesson 11: Hitlers failed Munich Putch 1923

• What was the failed attempt to overthrow the Weimar Government called?

  The Munich Putsch
• What year did the Munich Putsch occur?

  1923
• Who was the leader of the Nazi Party during the Munich Putsch?

  Adolf Hitler
• What inspired Hitler's actions during the Munich Putsch?

  His admiration for Mussolini in Italy
• What economic condition in 1922 influenced the Munich Putsch?

  Hyperinflation
• What did the French occupation of the Ruhr Valley demonstrate about the Weimar Government?

  It showed the government's weakness
• How many members did the Nazi Party have at the time of the Munich Putsch?

  50,000 members
• On what dates did the Munich Putsch take place?

  8 and 9 November 1923
• Who were the three main leaders of the government during the Munich Putsch?

  Von Kahr, Von Seisser, Von Lassow
• What mistake did Ludendorff make during the Munich Putsch?

  He released the three government leaders
• What was the consequence of not taking over the army barracks during the Munich Putsch?

  The local soldiers were free to fight back
• What did Hitler declare himself after marching into the town center?

  President of Germany
• Why did the Munich Putsch ultimately fail?

  The army and police outnumbered the Nazis
• What happened to Hitler during the fighting of the Munich Putsch?

  He broke his arm
• What were the negative consequences of the Munich Putsch for Hitler?

  He was humiliated and put on trial
• How long was Hitler sentenced to prison for his role in the Munich Putsch?

  5 years
• What was a positive consequence of the Munich Putsch for Hitler?

  He learned he needed to gain power through votes
• When was the Nazi Party banned after the Munich Putsch?

  Until 1925
• What did Hitler do while in prison?

  He wrote Mein Kampf
• What was the significance of Mein Kampf after its publication?

  It outlined Hitler's ideas and gained popularity
• How long was Hitler in prison after the Munich Putsch?

  9 months
• What were the key mistakes made by the Nazis during the Munich Putsch?

  • Released government leaders by mistake
  • Failed to take over army barracks
• What were the negative and positive consequences of the Munich Putsch for Hitler?

  Negative consequences:

  • Humiliated and put on trial
  • Sentenced to 5 years in prison
  • NSDAP banned

  
  

  Positive consequences:

  • Learned to gain power through votes
  • Nazis banned only until 1925
  • Gained publicity from trial
  • Wrote Mein Kampf in prison
  • Released after 9 months