July Revolt of 1927
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The July Revolt of 1927 was a major workers’ uprising and violent confrontation in Vienna, sparked by a controversial court verdict, that exposed deep political and social divisions in interwar Austria.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
event in interwar Austria
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political conflict ⓘ riot ⓘ uprising ⓘ workers' uprising ⓘ |
| aftermath |
increased mistrust between workers' movement and the state
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strengthening of authoritarian tendencies in Austrian politics ⓘ weakening of confidence in the rule of law among workers ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
July Uprising of 1927
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Justizpalastbrand 1927 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| capitalCityInvolved | Vienna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Austria ⓘ |
| date | 1927-07-15 ⓘ |
| exposed | deep political and social divisions in Austria ⓘ |
| hasCause |
acquittal of right-wing Frontkämpfer in the Schattendorf shooting
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controversial court verdict in the Schattendorf trial ⓘ deep political polarization between left and right in Austria ⓘ social tensions between workers' movement and conservative forces ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
contributed to the path toward Austrofascism
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radicalization of both left and right in Austria ⓘ turning point in the erosion of Austrian parliamentary democracy ⓘ |
| location | Vienna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainParticipants |
Austrian security forces
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Social Democratic supporters ⓘ Vienna police NERFINISHED ⓘ workers ⓘ |
| opposedIdeologies |
Austrian nationalism
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conservatism ⓘ social democracy ⓘ |
| opposingForce |
Austrian government
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Christian Social Party-led authorities NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
history of the Austrian labor movement
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history of the First Austrian Republic ⓘ |
| politicalContext |
conflict between Social Democrats and conservative-Christian Social forces
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rise of paramilitary organizations in Austria ⓘ |
| relatedOrganization |
Frontkämpfervereinigung Deutsch-Österreichs
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Heimwehr NERFINISHED ⓘ Republikanischer Schutzbund NERFINISHED ⓘ Social Democratic Workers' Party of Austria NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| result |
dozens of deaths
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hundreds of injuries ⓘ use of live ammunition by police against demonstrators ⓘ violent clashes between demonstrators and police ⓘ |
| significantAction |
burning of the Palace of Justice
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storming of the Palace of Justice in Vienna ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
First Austrian Republic
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interwar period ⓘ |
| triggerEvent | demonstrations against the Schattendorf verdict ⓘ |
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