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2. The Munich Putsch 1923

5. Hitler was confident that Gustav Von Kahr, the leader of the Bavarian government , and the Bavarian army would support him Hitler hated the Weimar Republic. The SA, the Nazi’s private army, could be used as armed support. People saw the Weimar Republic as being responsible for hyperinflation Hatred of the Treaty of Versailles . Want to overturn the terms of the Treaty. The Nazi Party won its first seats (32 of them) in the 1924 election). The Weimar republic looked weak and disgraced so people all across Germany would support Hitler. Hitler realises that in order to tae power, the Nazi’s cannot just use force, they must use proper democratic means. Hitler was released from jai after only 9 months. Hitler had to act quickly before the Weimar Republic gained strength. The Nazi Party was banned from politics, but this ban was lifted by 1925 Hitler is arrested for treason. Hitler used his time in prison to put all his ideas onto paper for the party. He wrote a book called Mein Kampf (My struggle). Germany had been humiliated by the French occupying the Ruhr. Hitler had won the support of General Ludendorff who was a very popular person amongst the Germans. The Nazi Party had been growing steadily. Hitler turns his trial into a show trial to gain maximum publicity for the Nazi Party.

6. Hitler was confident that Gustav Von Kahr, the leader of the Bavarian government , and the Bavarian army would support him Hitler hated the Weimar Republic. The SA, the Nazi’s private army, could be used as armed support. People saw the Weimar Republic as being responsible for hyperinflation Hatred of the Treaty of Versailles . Want to overturn the terms of the Treaty. The Nazi Party won its first seats (32 of them) in the 1924 election). The Weimar republic looked weak and disgraced so people all across Germany would support Hitler. Hitler realises that in order to tae power, the Nazi’s cannot just use force, they must use proper democratic means. Hitler was released from jai after only 9 months. Hitler had to act quickly before the Weimar Republic gained strength. The Nazi Party was banned from politics, but this ban was lifted by 1925 Hitler is arrested for treason. Hitler used his time in prison to put all his ideas onto paper for the party. He wrote a book called Mein Kampf (My struggle). Germany had been humiliated by the French occupying the Ruhr. Hitler had won the support of General Ludendorff who was a very popular person amongst the Germans. The Nazi Party had been growing steadily. Hitler turns his trial into a show trial to gain maximum publicity for the Nazi Party.

7. Illustrate how Hitler was able to develop each of these consequences into a positive for the Nazi Party or himself. The Nazi Party won its first seats (32 of them) in the 1924 election). Hitler realises that in order to tae power, the Nazi’s cannot just use force, they must use proper democratic means. Hitler was released from jail after only 9 months. The Nazi Party was banned from politics, but this ban was lifted by 1925 Hitler is arrested for treason. Hitler used his time in prison to put all his ideas onto paper for the party. He wrote a book called Mein Kampf (My struggle). Hitler turns his trial into a show trial to gain maximum publicity for the Nazi Party.

8. Rudolf Olden, describing Hitler’s role in the Munich Putsch (in his book Hitler the Pawn, 1936) Hitler wanted "to make himself scarce," to retreat with the fighting leagues to Rosenheim. This simply meant flight. The General had another plan. He was certain of success. No German, at any rate no German in uniform, would shoot at the "General of the World War," at the national hero. At about noon a procession of 2000 National Socialists marched, twelve abreast, through the town. At first shot Hitler had flung himself to the ground. He sprained his arm, but this did not prevent him from running. He found his car and drove into the mountains.

9. The Munich Putsch 1923 Describe the events of the Munich Putsch. Describe the key feature of the Munich Putsch. What does the source tell you about the reasons why the Munich Putsch failed? To what extent was the Munich Putsch a failure?

10. The Munich Putsch 1923 The Munich Putsch 1923 • To what extent was the Munich Putsch a failure? • The Munich Putsch must be evaluated in both the short term and long term if we are to consider if it was a failure. • Section 1Short term- Explain why the Putsch itself was a failure. • Explain how the events were unorganised, rushed and unplanned. Explain why Hitler felt that he had to lead the uprising now. • The embarrassment that the leaders of the Bavarian Government agreeing to support Hitler then changing their mind. • 2000- 3000 Nazis going to the market place to start the revolution then running away when confronted. • Hitler flees the scene, this suggests he is weak. • Section 2Long term- Explain how in the long term Hitler was able to turn the failed Putsch into positives. • Nationwide and international coverage for the Nazi Party. • Hitler uses the trial to turn it into a show trial and showcase himself and his Party’s ideas. • The Nazi Party wins its first seats in the Reichstag. • Whilst in prison, Hitler can organise his ideas and create a blue print- Mein Kampf. • Change of tactics. Hitler realises that his Party must use democratic means. • Conclusion- Overall the Putsch proved to be . . . • To what extent was the Munich Putsch a failure? • The Munich Putsch must be evaluated in both the short term and long term if we are to consider if it was a failure. • Section 1Short term- Explain why the Putsch itself was a failure. • Explain how the events were unorganised, rushed and unplanned. Explain why Hitler felt that he had to lead the uprising now. • The embarrassment that the leaders of the Bavarian Government agreeing to support Hitler then changing their mind. • 2000- 3000 Nazis going to the market place to start the revolution then running away when confronted. • Hitler flees the scene, this suggests he is weak. • Section 2Long term- Explain how in the long term Hitler was able to turn the failed Putsch into positives. • Nationwide and international coverage for the Nazi Party. • Hitler uses the trial to turn it into a show trial and showcase himself and his Party’s ideas. • The Nazi Party wins its first seats in the Reichstag. • Whilst in prison, Hitler can organise his ideas and create a blue print- Mein Kampf. • Change of tactics. Hitler realises that his Party must use democratic means. • Conclusion- Overall the Putsch proved to be . . .

11. Rudolf Olden, describing Hitler’s role in the Munich Putsch (in his book Hitler the Pawn, 1936) Hitler wanted "to make himself scarce," to retreat with the fighting leagues to Rosenheim. This simply meant flight. The General had another plan. He was certain of success. No German, at any rate no German in uniform, would shoot at the "General of the World War," at the national hero. At about noon a procession of 2000 National Socialists marched, twelve abreast, through the town. At first shot Hitler had flung himself to the ground. He sprained his arm, but this did not prevent him from running. He found his car and drove into the mountains. Rudolf Olden, describing Hitler’s role in the Munich Putsch (in his book Hitler the Pawn, 1936) Hitler wanted "to make himself scarce," to retreat with the fighting leagues to Rosenheim. This simply meant flight. The General had another plan. He was certain of success. No German, at any rate no German in uniform, would shoot at the "General of the World War," at the national hero. At about noon a procession of 2000 National Socialists marched, twelve abreast, through the town. At first shot Hitler had flung himself to the ground. He sprained his arm, but this did not prevent him from running. He found his car and drove into the mountains.

12. The Munich Putsch 1923 The Munich Putsch 1923

13. Hitler hated the Weimar Republic. Hitler was confident that Gustav Von Kahr, the leader of the Bavarian government , and the Bavarian army would support him Hitler hated the Weimar Republic. Hitler was confident that Gustav Von Kahr, the leader of the Bavarian government , and the Bavarian army would support him People saw the Weimar Republic as being responsible for hyperinflation People saw the Weimar Republic as being responsible for hyperinflation The Weimar republic looked weak and disgraced so people all across Germany would support Hitler. The Weimar republic looked weak and disgraced so people all across Germany would support Hitler. Hatred of the Treaty of Versailles . Want to overturn the terms of the Treaty. Hatred of the Treaty of Versailles . Want to overturn the terms of the Treaty. Hitler was released from jai after only 9 months. Hitler was released from jai after only 9 months. The Nazi Party won its first seats (32 of them) in the 1924 election). The Nazi Party won its first seats (32 of them) in the 1924 election). Hitler used his time in prison to put all his ideas onto paper for the party. He wrote a book called Mein Kampf (My struggle). Hitler used his time in prison to put all his ideas onto paper for the party. He wrote a book called Mein Kampf (My struggle). Hitler realises that in order to tae power, the Nazi’s cannot just use force, they must use proper democratic means. Hitler realises that in order to tae power, the Nazi’s cannot just use force, they must use proper democratic means. Hitler had to act quickly before the Weimar Republic gained strength. Hitler had to act quickly before the Weimar Republic gained strength. The SA, the Nazi’s private army, could be used as armed support. The SA, the Nazi’s private army, could be used as armed support. Germany had been humiliated by the French occupying the Ruhr. Germany had been humiliated by the French occupying the Ruhr. The Nazi Party was banned from politics, but this ban was lifted by 1925 The Nazi Party was banned from politics, but this ban was lifted by 1925 Hitler turns his trial into a show trial to gain maximum publicity for the Nazi Party. Hitler turns his trial into a show trial to gain maximum publicity for the Nazi Party. Hitler is arrested for treason. Hitler is arrested for treason. The Nazi Party had been growing steadily. The Nazi Party had been growing steadily. Hitler had won the support of General Ludendorff who was a very y popular person amongst the Germans. Hitler had won the support of General Ludendorff who was a very y popular person amongst the Germans.

14. Hitler was in charge of promoting the Nazi party. Hitler is arrested Hitler and the Nazis flee Hitler had changed the name of the German workers party to the Nazi Party. It was small and unheard of. The army open fire on the Nazis The following day the Nazi’s marched on the market place Hitler was copying Mussolini The Nazi were disorganised and hadn’t gained control of the city. Hitler tried to overthrow the Bavarian government Hitler had the support of war hero General Ludendorff Kahr ordered the army and police to stop the putsch Hitler and Kahr had made an agreement to try and overthrow Berlin. Ludendorff allowed the people in the beer hall to leave including Kahr Kahr had changed his mind Ludendorff arrives late.; Hitler leaves the Beer hall Kahr was supported by the army and the police. Kahr agrees to support Hitler Hitler stormed the beer hall with his soldiers. Hitler took Kahr into a side room and threatened to kill both of them unless he agreed to support the Putsch Hitler stood on the table fired a shot in the air and declared the revolution had begun