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What was the outcome of the Munich Putsch?
What was the outcome of the Munich Putsch?
- The Nazi group scattered after a battle with state police officers resulted in several casualties (correct)
- Gustav von Kahr, Otto von Lossow, and Hans Ritter von Seisser joined Hitler's coup and became part of the Nazi party
- Hitler successfully overthrew the Weimar Government
- The Munich Putsch had no significant impact on German politics
What were some of the reasons for the Munich Putsch happening?
What were some of the reasons for the Munich Putsch happening?
- The German economy was thriving
- Political stability was at an all-time high
- The government was strongly supported by the Nazi party
- The country was experiencing hyperinflation (correct)
What was the impact of the Munich Putsch on Hitler's political career?
What was the impact of the Munich Putsch on Hitler's political career?
- It led to his immediate appointment as Germany's Chancellor
- He was arrested and imprisoned, which hurt his political standing
- It had no effect on his political career
- It provided the propaganda victory he needed to become Germany's Chancellor and Dictator (correct)
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Study Notes
- The Munich Putsch was a failed attempt by Hitler and his supporters to overthrow the Weimar Government in 1923.
- It involved over 2000 Nazi supporters including the SA, marching to the Feldhernhalle to incite a revolt.
- Gustav von Kahr, Otto von Lossow, and Hans Ritter von Seisser were giving a speech at the Bürgerbräukeller when Hitler and his supporters stormed the beer hall.
- Kahr, Lossow, and Seisser were held at gunpoint and ordered to support the coup, they agreed initially but later changed their minds.
- The Nazi group scattered after a battle with a force of 130 soldiers resulted in 16 Nazi’s and 4 state police officers being killed.
- Hitler was arrested and charged with high treason, along with Rudolf Hess and other conspirators.
- The trial turned out to be the propaganda victory Hitler needed to become Germany’s Chancellor and Dictator.
- Reasons for the Munich Putsch happening included the German economy in turmoil, political crises, and hyperinflation.
- Hitler believed his army of SA would be uncontrollable if he did not give them direction and focus on something to do.
- Mussolini's successful coup in Italy also influenced Hitler's decision to attempt a coup in Germany.
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