Political Change and unrest 1919-1923

• What were the challenges faced by the Weimar government after the war?

  Political unrest and violence
• What was the Kapputsch and when did it occur?

  The Kapputsch occurred in March 1920
• Who led the right-wing extremists during the Kapputsch?

  Wolfgang Kapp
• Why did the Freikorps oppose the Weimar government?

  They faced disbandment under the Treaty of Versailles
• What was the government's response to the Kapputsch?

  The government ordered the regular army to suppress it
• What happened to the workers of Berlin during the Kapputsch?

  They went on strike
• What was the outcome of the Kapputsch?

  The Freikorps could not control the country
• What happened to Walther Rathenau in June 1922?

  He was murdered
• How many political assassinations occurred between 1919 and 1923?

  376 political assassinations
• What was the purpose of the political assassinations during this period?

  To destabilize the Weimar government
• What was the effect of the political assassinations on politicians?

  It created fear among politicians
• What was the 'Red Army' formed by the workers?

  A group of 50,000 workers
• Why did the workers in the Ruhr region strike in March 1920?

  They opposed the Kapp Putsch
• What did the workers in the Ruhr region want to achieve through their strike?

  Further reforms and stability
• What was the political climate in Germany between 1919 and 1923?

  Highly unstable and violent
• What was the main goal of the political assassinations during this period?

  To destabilize the Weimar government
• How did the political assassinations affect the Weimar Republic?

  They increased political instability and fear
• What were the main challenges faced by the Weimar government from 1919 to 1923?

  • Political unrest and violence
  • Economic difficulties
  • Social divisions
  • Treaty of Versailles implications
• What were the consequences of the Kapp Putsch and subsequent strikes?

  • Government's authority weakened
  • Rise in political violence
  • Increased fear among politicians
  • Formation of worker's groups like the 'Red Army'
• When did the workers in the Ruhr region strike?

  March 1920
• Why did the workers in the Ruhr region strike?

  They opposed the Kapp Putsch and wanted reforms
• How many workers formed the 'Red Army' during the strike?

  50,000 workers
• What was the outcome of the strike in the Ruhr region?

  The German army suppressed the revolt
• How many workers were killed during the fighting?

  Over 1,000 workers
• What type of brutality did the army use during the strike?

  Extreme brutality
• When did the Munich Putsch occur?

  November 1923
• Who led the Munich Putsch?

  Hitler
• What was Hitler's goal in the Munich Putsch?

  To seize power from the Weimar government
• What did Hitler see as an opportunity during the Munich Putsch?

  To seize power as the Weimar government struggled
• Who encouraged Hitler during the Munich Putsch?

  Mussolini
• What happened to Hitler and his followers after the Munich Putsch?

  They were arrested and put on trial
• What was the result of the Munich Putsch for Hitler?

  He gained national attention
• How many SA members participated in the Munich Putsch?

  600 SA members
• What did the announcement of a national revolution lead to?

  It led to a march on the center of Munich
• What was the outcome of the confrontation in Munich?

  16 Nazis and 4 police officers were killed
• What happened to Hitler after the Munich Putsch?

  He was arrested and tried for treason
• How did the Munich Putsch affect Hitler's future plans?

  It helped him gain support and visibility
• What were the key events surrounding the Kapp Putsch and the Munich Putsch?

  • Kapp Putsch: March 1920, workers strike against Kapp Putsch, form 'Red Army', German army suppresses revolt, over 1,000 workers killed.
  • Munich Putsch: November 1923, Hitler leads an attempted coup, arrested and tried for treason, gains national attention.
• What were the consequences of the Kapp Putsch and Munich Putsch for Germany?

  • Kapp Putsch: Highlighted instability of Weimar government, led to extreme violence.
  • Munich Putsch: Increased Hitler's visibility, set stage for future Nazi rise to power.