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1
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Who signed the Anti-Comintern Pact in 1936?

A

Japan and Germany

2
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What was the official reason for the Anti-Comintern Pact?

A

Officially, an agreement to combat Comintern, the Soviet agency for promoting Communism worldwide.

3
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What was the real reason for the Anti-Comintern Pact?

A

To ensure that neither Germany or Japan would support the USSR - should the USSR attack either Germany or Japan

4
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Who joined the Anti-Comintern Pact in November 1937?

A

Italy

5
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What was the new 3 power alliance called?

A

The Axis alliance

6
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Why was the Anti-Comintern Pact useful for Japan?

A

In 1937 Japan invaded China (which some regard as the real start of WWII).

This Anti-Comintern Pact made it less likely the USSR would intervene in that conflict.

7
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What did Britain and France do in response?

A

Nothing - there was little they could do

8
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Why was Britain particularly worried?

A

They did not have the resources to fight both Japan in the far east and Germany in Europe