Munich Putsch

What is the closest English translation for the German word "Putsch"?

• A peaceful protest

• A forced push for power

• A democratic election

• A military parade

Which of the following was a short-term cause that contributed to Hitler's decision to attempt the Munich Putsch in November 1923?

• Right-wing groups blaming "November Criminals" for WWI defeat

• Hyperinflation and French occupation of the Ruhr

• Mussolini's successful seizure of power in Rome

• Gustav von Kahr sharing Nazi beliefs

Who was the World War I General whose support Hitler had already secured for the Putsch?

• Gustav von Kahr

• Seisser

• Lossow

• Ludendorff

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What was the initial reason the Nazi plan began to unravel during the Munich Putsch?

• Hitler fired a shot at the ceiling

• The SA failed to secure the main army barracks

• Röhm took over the local police and army HQ

• Ludendorff released von Kahr, Seisser, and Lossow

What was the immediate outcome of the confrontation between the SA and armed police and soldiers during the Munich Putsch?

• The SA successfully seized control of key government buildings.

• The police and army immediately joined forces with the Nazis.

• A volley of fire resulted in deaths on both sides, and Nazi leaders were injured or scattered.

• Hitler and Ludendorff were immediately arrested without resistance.

What significant change did Hitler make to his strategy for gaining power after the failure of the Munich Putsch?

• He decided to abandon politics and focus on writing.

• He realized that seizing power by force would not work and decided to pursue power through legal means.

• He sought to form alliances with international communist parties.

• He immediately launched another armed uprising in a different city.

What was the outcome of Hitler's trial for high treason following the Munich Putsch?

• He was acquitted due to lack of evidence.

• He was found guilty and sentenced to a long prison term, which he served in full.

• He was found guilty but received a lenient sentence, serving only a fraction of it.

• He was immediately executed for his crimes.

What was the primary purpose of Hitler writing "Mein Kampf" during his imprisonment after the Munich Putsch?

• To document the history of the Weimar Republic.

• To outline his political philosophy and future plans.

• To write a fictional novel about German nationalism.

• To apologize for his role in the failed Putsch.