The Munich Putsch of 1923

The Munich Putsch of 1923

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the political and economic conditions that led to Hitler's attempted Munich Putsch in 1923.
At the end of the lesson, you will be able to describe the sequence of events during the Munich Putsch and identify its immediate failure.
At the end of the lesson, you will comprehend the long-term consequences of the Munich Putsch for Hitler and the Nazi Party.

What do you already know about the Munich Putsch of 1923?

Causes of the Munich Putsch

Hyperinflation and political dissatisfaction
Hitler's belief in the support of nationalist politicians
Need to engage his SA forces

Summary of events during the Munich Putsch

Hitler's Munich Putsch as an attempted overthrow
Forced support of key figures like Kahr and Lossow
Quelling of the rebellion by loyal government forces
Death of 16 SA members and Hitler's arrest

Consequences of the Munich Putsch

Temporary ban on the Nazi Party and Hitler's imprisonment
Provided Hitler a platform to gain notoriety
Pivot towards a legal path to power

Definition List

Hyperinflation: An economic crisis characterized by an extreme increase in money supply and prices, leading to the devaluation of currency.
Munich Putsch: An attempted coup d'état by Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party in Munich, Bavaria, in 1923.
Weimar Republic: The democratic government of Germany from 1919 to 1933.
SA (Sturmabteilung): Also known as Storm Detachment or Brownshirts, the original paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party.
Mein Kampf: A book written by Adolf Hitler during his imprisonment, outlining his political ideology and future plans for Germany.

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