How Did Germany Conquer The Ruhr

Germany's economy was at an rapid downpour. “In 1913 the government was spending approximately 20.5 marks per resident”. Many families could not even afford a loaf of bread, which cost 250 marks in January 1923, cost over 200 thousand marks in November of 1923. Germany did not pay its reparations, in January 1923 French and Belgian troops occupied the Ruhr which was where most German goods were made. Many could argue that during this period of time goods could’ve been made elsewhere, but during the depression numerous numbers of manufacturers closed. This ensured that France and Belgium would get back what Germany owed them for reparations. Many historians also argue that the French shouldn’t of invaded the Ruhr due to the fact that Germany
Hitler announced that the national revolution had begun and declared the formation of a new government. The putsch happened on November 8, of 1923. Hitler and his men created a plot to seize power of the Bavarian state government, and then in which they would take over the Weimar Government. The putsch was inspired by Benito Mussolini's march on Rome which had been successful in overthrowing the Italian Government in October of 1922. Hitler’s plan was to go to the Beer Hall where Von Kahr was supposed to be having a meeting with other associates. Ludendorff the talked to Kahr and two of his colleges into marching into Berlin with Hitler and his followers. Some argue about why all three of the men were let go that night but the simple answer is because there was no need for them until the march was going to take place, yet why didn’t they tell anyone Hitler made the mistake of leaving that night, his followers should’ve took over government buildings throughout Munich but their attempts were crushed by the city’s military troops. The following day Ludendorff led about 2,500 of Hitler's followers on a march in the city square, and too much of their surprises the police were waiting for them. Ample shots were fired and many were wounded. Historians argue that the reason Hitler left in such a hurry was because he was helping an injured boy. Nevertheless, Hitler was the one who was injured, he had been shot in the shoulder and was looking for an easy way out so that he would not have face his punishment. The three main causes of the Munich putsch were the growth of the Nazi party (55,000 members), weakness of the Weimar republic, and the example of Mussolini. The Weimar Republic was dealing with inflation after the invasion of the Ruhr by French and Belgian troops, they were also dealing with Right-Wing Terrorism and Left-Wing Rebellions. The