In response to the coup, workers across Germany went on strike, bringing the country's economy to a standstill. Bauer's government also issued a call to arms, urging Germans to defend the republic against the right-wing insurgents.
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On March 13, 192o, the coup was launched in Berlin. They were joined by a group of disaffected soldiers, as well as members of the Freikorps. The coup gained momentum quickly, and Kapp and Luttiwitz declared themselves as leaders of the new government. However, their attempt to seize power was met with widespread opposition, both from within Germany and from the international community.
DOWN WITH THE GOVERNMENT NOW!
WHY DID I LISTEN TO YOU!
The coup collapsed just a few days later, as Kapp and Luttwitz were unable to muster sufficient support for their government. The Kapp Putsch had significant consequences for Germany, as it demonstrated the fragility of the country's new democratic institutions and highlighted ongoing divisions within Germany society. It also paved the way for the rise of the Nazi Party, which would later exploit these divisions to gain power in the 1930s.