The 'Red Rising' in the Ruhr

What was the Red Rising in the Ruhr?

After the Kapp Putsch was over and Kapp had fled, communist workers in the Ruhr launched a mass strike. They demanded the right to arm themselves, in order to guard against future putsches. This was known as the 'Red Rising'.

When was the Red Rising in the Ruhr?

The Red Rising was in March 1920.

What happened in the Red Rising of the Ruhr?

The striking workers took over several towns and armed themselves. The SPD sent the Freikorps to deal with the rebellion. The rising was crushed and over 1,000 workers were killed.