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 were the main reasons for the failure of the German revolution to achieve a total communist takeover?

Who took power after the Kaiser was ousted and what type of government did he lead?

What role did the Freikorps play in the aftermath of the German revolution?

Describe the events that led to the coup in March 1920.

What were the consequences of the general strike called by Ebert on the 13th?