![Political map of Europe 08 Nov 1923 (Beer Hall Putsch): By 1923, [Hyperinflation_in_the_Weimar_Republic|hyperinflation was ruining the German economy] and helping destroy its ability to pay [World_War_I_reparations|war reparations]. In an attempt to force payments, [Occupation_of_the_Ruhr|France and Belgium occupied the German industrial area of the Ruhr]. In the turbulent times that followed, a [Benito_Mussolini|Mussolini]-inspired German war veteran by the name of [Adolf_Hitler|Adolf Hitler] led his [Nazi_Party|Nazi party] in a failed attempt to [Beer_Hall_Putsch|seize power in Munich].](/assets/img/maps/europe/europe19231108.png)
By 1923, hyperinflation was ruining the German economy and helping destroy its ability to pay war reparations. In an attempt to force payments, France and Belgium occupied the German industrial area of the Ruhr. In the turbulent times that followed, a Mussolini-inspired German war veteran by the name of Adolf Hitler led his Nazi party in a failed attempt to seize power in Munich.