How Did The Munich Putsch Affect The Weimar Republic

The 1923 Munich Putsch was a failed political coup led by Adolf Hitler and General Ludendorff. I believe that, although it posed no immediate threat to the Weimar Republic and was a failure in the short term, its long-term effect was extremely significant to Hitler's rise to power. The short-term failures catalysed a new wave of Nazi strategies such as the desire for the legal gaining of power, which generated long-lasting support from the German public and put the Nazis in a position where they were able to exploit the Great Depression and therefore facilitated Hitler’s chancellorship.

Due to the potential support from the Bavarian government and the unpopularity of the Weimar Government, it could be argued that the Munich Putsch was a significant

After Hitler was arrested, he decided that the Nazis would have to chase political success via legal means. This led to the implementation of a more refined composition of the party; Hitler as the undisputed Fürher and each area, or gaue, having a Hitler-appointed local leader; and new organisations associated with the Nazis, extending their popularity to all walks of life. Once the Great Depression began, this infrastructure proved very helpful. The Nazi Welfare Organisation is a good example since it provided food for those who needed it, a service that was greatly appreciated by people who were financially affected by the Depression. In addition to these new groups, Hitler knew the Nazis needed to increase their usage of propaganda. They began to make simple promises of bread and work and also used posters that painted Hitler as a strong, heroic leader that could be depended on during difficult times such as economic crises. In the 1930s, people were desperate for a powerful figure to help them escape the crisis of the great depression, so this portrayal of the Nazi leader was extremely enticing. Additionally, members were encouraged to spread this propaganda to those they knew, so many new people joined the Nazi party. Finally, people Hitler’s book (Mein Kampf) became a bestseller across Germany, selling 5 million copies by 1939, which meant Nazi ideals were known by even more German citizens. Due to these changes brought about by the consequences of the putsch, Hitler became the popular figure von Papen needed as his chancellor, so the Munich Putsch was an integral stop on the Nazi journey to