The Munich Putsch and reorganisation of the Nazi Party Flashcards
When was the Munich putsch?
November 1923
Why did the Nazis believe they could take power? (Give two reasons)
- Hitler had the support of the war leader General Ludendorff
- Party had 55,000 supporters by november
- He had the support of around 600 stormtroopers (SA)
What did the Nazis do on the night of 8th November? (Give two details)
- Seized a beer hall in munich
- Won the promises of three leaders of the Bavarian government to support the putsch
Who were the three Bavarian leaders and what did Hitler do to them?
Von Kahr, Von Lossow and Von Seisser: he held them at gunpoint and forced them to support the cause
What was Hitler’s big mistake with the three Bavarian leaders?
He allowed them to leave the beer hall so they went back on their word and ordered troops and police to resist Hitler’s planned march through Munich.
How was the Munich putsch doomed?
The Nazis only had 2000 rifles which was no match for the army, especially without the support of the Bavarian government.
To summarise what were the two key reasons for the Munich putsch failure?
1) Disorganised (let bavarians go)
2) Lack of support/weaponry
How was the Hitler’s imprisonment and trial advantageous for him and the Nazi party? (Give two points)
- Trial was highly publicised and the Nazis went from being known in just Munich to all over Germany
- Propaganda success
- Gave Hitler time to reorganise the Nazi party and re-evaluate how he would gain power
- Hitler wrote the best-seller ‘Mein Kampf’ and shared his nazi ideas and policies
What strategy did Hitler decide on to gain power?
Democratically - through elections
What were the lean years?
When the Nazis lost popularity
What was the main reason for the lean years?
- Economy had improved therefore the Weimar republic was more popular
How did Nazi party propaganda become more effective?
- It had a clear message and image
- Close links with newspapers allowed the spread of propaganda
- Use of new technology (radio and film)
