The Ruhr Uprising 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryThe rise of Germany from 1871ASOCR Created by: HeatherCreated on: 28-09-14 15:24 What wing were Trade Unions? Left WIng 1 of 12 When was the Ruhr Uprising? April 1920 2 of 12 After the Kapp Putsch, what did Trade Unions hope the Government would do to right-wing elements? They believed the Government would purge hostile right-wing elements in the army and administraton 3 of 12 What did they hope the Government would do for the Trade Unions? Set up Workers Councils and nationalise all heavy industry, 4 of 12 There was an outbreak of a worker's union in the Ruhr in April. Who did the Government look to for help? Their enemies the Nationalists 5 of 12 Who were the Communists/ trade unionists assisted by? Many members of the USPD- the Indepedndant Social Democratic Party 6 of 12 What did the Communists plan to do with the uprising? They wanted to create a Red Army- a german Communist WOrker's army and seize key public buildings like banks, train station and post offices, 7 of 12 When the Kapp Putsch broke out, how many men from the Ruhr formed an army? 80,000 men 8 of 12 When had this army taken control of the Ruhr? 20th March 9 of 12 In early April, who launched a full-scale attack but who won? the Freikorps and the army launched a full scale offensive and the Freikorps crushed them, 10 of 12 What affect did this event have for the June elections? the SPD and DDP lost many seats while the DVP and DNVP increased in votes 11 of 12 What coalion was formed and between who? The Minority coaliton government was formed under the Centre and was composed of Centre, the DDP and the DVP and no SPD members, 12 of 12
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