Kapp Putsch - 3 Minute History

The video covers the German Revolution, the establishment of the Weimar Government, and the challenges it faced, including the Treaty of Versailles and the Kapp Putsch. It highlights the role of the Freikorps, the general strike that thwarted the coup, and the political shifts that followed, affecting the SDP and other parties.

What was the primary reason for the formation of the Weimar government?

• To support the Freikorps

• To expand Germany's military

• To establish a communist regime

• To replace the Kaiser with a democratic government

Who was the key figure in planning the Kapp Putsch?

• Friedrich Ebert

• Hermann Ehrhardt

• Wolfgang Kapp

• Gustav Stresemann

What was the main strategy used by Ebert to counter the Kapp Putsch?

• Calling for a general strike

• Appealing to international allies

• Negotiations with coup leaders

• Military intervention

What was the outcome of the general strike called by Ebert?

• The coup leaders solidified their power

• The strike failed to gain support

• The coup leaders were unable to maintain control

• The Weimar government was overthrown

How did the political landscape in Germany change after the Kapp Putsch?

• The far-right and radical left gained influence

• Communists took control of the government

• The SDP gained more support

• The Weimar government became more stable