Which of the following best explains why the Weimar Republic survived the Kapp Putsch of 1920, despite the army refusing to fire on the rebels?

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Which of the following best explains why the Weimar Republic survived the Kapp Putsch of 1920, despite the army refusing to fire on the rebels?

Accepted Answer

German workers launched a general strike that paralysed the putsch — German trade unions called a general strike which paralysed Berlin — transport, utilities, and services stopped — making it impossible for Kapp's government to function, and he fled after just four days. No foreign military intervention occurred. Article 48 was not used in this way during the putsch. The Freikorps did not surrender due to lack of funding.

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The rebel Freikorps units ran out of funding and surrendered voluntarily

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President Ebert used Article 48 to declare martial law against Kapp

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The French and British armies intervened militarily to restore order

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German workers launched a general strike that paralysed the putsch

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