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Political instability and extremism; risings on the left and right, including the Kapp Putsch; the political impact of the invasion of the Ruhr; the Munich Putsch; problems of coalition government and the state of the Republic by 1924.
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The Establishment and early years of Weimar, 1918–1924
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Political instability and extremism; risings on the left and right, including the Kapp Putsch; the political impact of the invasion of the Ruhr; the Munich Putsch; problems of coalition government and the state of the Republic by 1924
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What was the primary cause of the Kapp Putsch in 1920?
Direct answer
The primary cause of the Kapp Putsch was the opposition to the Treaty of Versailles and the disarmament of the German military.
Key terms
- Hyperinflation: An extremely high and typically accelerating inflation rate, which in Weimar Germany led to the devaluation of currency and economic chaos.
- Passive Resistance: A non-violent form of protest where workers in the Ruhr refused to cooperate with the occupying forces, leading to economic paralysis.
Common trap
Confusing the Kapp Putsch with the Munich Putsch: Remember that the Kapp Putsch occurred in March 1920 and was a right-wing coup, while the Munich Putsch happened in November 1923 and was led by the Nazis.
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