F) The Anchluss

Question 0

Austria was economically weak so it supported the alliance to create a Greater Germany

Answer 0

Hitler had tried to take over Austria in 1934 but Mussolini had stopped him - now the two were allies

Question 1

With the success of 1936-1937 to boost him, Hitler turned to Austria in 1938

Answer 1

Austrian people were mostly German and in Mein Kampf Hitler had outlined that the two belonged as one nation

Question 2

There was a strong Nazi party in Germany that staged demonstrations calling for a union with Germany

Answer 2

Hitler told Chancellor Schuschnigg that the only way to solve the problems was to agree to a plebiscite

Question 3

In March 1938 Hitler sent his troops into Austria to ensure a trouble free plebiscite and 99.75% of people voted in favour of the alliance

Answer 3

There was no military action from Britain and France

Question 4

The British Prime Minister thought the Germans were right

Answer 4

Hitler won Austria’s soldiers, weapons and rich deposits of gold and iron

Question 5

Britain and France were not prepared to defend a flawed Treaty

Answer 5

Hitler was getting more daring