What significant event occurred during the Beer Hall Putsch?

The Beer Hall Putsch, which took place in November 1923, was a failed coup attempt by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party to overthrow the Weimar government in Munich, Germany. The correct assertion that during the event, Hitler forced Ernst von Kahr, the Bavarian Prime Minister, to leave under armed threat, highlights a critical moment in the coup. Hitler and his followers entered a Munich beer hall where Kahr was giving a speech. They seized control of the hall, aiming to leverage Kahr’s authority to rally support for their cause. This act of coercion was pivotal in the attempt to legitimize Hitler's power by curtailing the existing government’s control.

Understanding this context reveals the precarious nature of the coup and why the actions Hitler took against Kahr were significant. Kahr’s unwillingness to endorse Hitler later contributed to the failure of the Putsch, as he was able to mobilize the local police and military forces against the Nazis. The failure of the coup raised Hitler's profile nationally, despite its immediate consequences, and became a turning point in his strategy for gaining power.