Explain why Hitler attempted a putsch in 1923.

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Sam Holloway

History Homework

The Munich Putsch Nov. 1923

1. Explain why Hitler attempted a putsch in 1923.

Hitler saw the year of 1923 to be an excellent year to overthrow the government he hated so much. His party, the Nazi's, had strong support and their paramilitary wing, the SA was large and ready for battle. Hitler predicted, correctly (as shown in his trial), that he had large popular support from the people of Germany due to the current failings of the Weimar Republic, the massive hyperinflation, the invasion of the Ruhr etc.

2. Briefly outline the events of Nov 1923.

The main events of the Nov 8-9th putsch took place in a place called the Burgerbraukeller, a large beer hall located on the south bank of the Isar river, about half a mile from the centre of Munich. On the evening of Nov 8 1923, the building was full with the political and social elite of Bavaria who came to listen to the State Commissioner Gustav von Kahr speak.

At around 8pm Hitler drove to the Burgerbraukeller in his red Mercedes Benz and got out to meet with Putzi Hanfstaengl, who