What were the three main aims of Hitler's foreign policy?
Abolish the Treaty of Versailles, Expand German territory (Lebensraum) and defeat communism.
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What were the terms of the Anglo-German Naval pact?
Germany's navy could be up to 35% of the size of the British navy.
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When did Hitler introduce conscription?
March 1935
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Describe what happened in the Saar region
After 15 years the league of Nations held a plebiscite to decide whether the region should return under German rule. It was a success for Hitler as 90% voted for returning to German rule.
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Why was moving into the Rhineland Hitler's first big gamble?
This was a violation of the Treaty of Versailles. The French might attack. If he didnt gain this territory the public would have lost faith in Hitler as a leader.
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What did the Spanish Civil war give Hitler the opportunity to do?
It gave Hitler the opportunity to test out his new armed forces and fight communism.
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Who was involved in the Anti-Cominterm pact?
Germany, Italy and Japan
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What was the Anschluss?
Union of Austria and Germany forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles
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What were 2 arguments against appeasement?
It put too much faith in Hitler's promises. It allowed him to become too aggressive. It scared the USSR. It allowed Germany to become too strong.
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What were 2 arguments for appeasement?
It was a way to delay war. The economy was a bigger issue. Communism was a bigger issue. The USA wouldn't support a war with Germany at the time. The Treaty of Versailles was too harsh. Colonies wouldn't support a war.
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Who was the leader of Czechoslovakia in 1938?
Edward Benes
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Which countries were involved in the meetings for the Munich Agreement?
Britain, France, Italy and Germany
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What were the terms of the Nazi-Soviet pact?
Would not invade each other. Privately divide Poland between them.
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Who was Schuschnigg?
Schuschnigg was the Austrian Chancellor when Hitler wanted to unite Germany with Austria.
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What happened to Hitler's demands over Czechoslovakia?
Initially he claimed he wanted areas with Germans in. this then increased to the whole Sudetenland. this then increased to Hitler invading the rest of Czechoslovakia.
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Why did Stalin sign the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
To give him time to prepare for war. He did not think the British and French would be strong enough allies against Hitler. He had designs on Poland.
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What were the terms of the Anglo-German Naval pact?
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Germany's navy could be up to 35% of the size of the British navy.
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When did Hitler introduce conscription?
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Card 4
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Describe what happened in the Saar region
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Card 5
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Why was moving into the Rhineland Hitler's first big gamble?
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