Hitlers Foreign Policies Flashcards
(17 cards)
What was the primary goal of Hitler’s foreign policy?
The primary goal was to expand German territory and establish German dominance in Europe.
True or False: Hitler’s foreign policy aimed for peaceful coexistence with other nations.
False
Fill in the blank: Hitler’s foreign policy was heavily influenced by the concept of _______.
Lebensraum
What was the significance of the Treaty of Versailles in Hitler’s foreign policy?
Hitler sought to overturn the Treaty of Versailles, which he viewed as humiliating and unjust for Germany.
Which policy did Hitler use to justify the invasion of Austria in 1938?
The policy of Anschluss, which aimed for the unification of all German-speaking peoples.
What was the Munich Agreement?
An agreement reached in 1938 that allowed Nazi Germany to have the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia.
What was the purpose of the Non-Aggression Pact signed between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939?
To ensure that Germany could invade Poland without fear of Soviet intervention.
What event marked the beginning of World War II related to Hitler’s foreign policy?
The invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939.
What was the significance of the Axis Powers in Hitler’s foreign policy?
The Axis Powers, including Germany, Italy, and Japan, formed a military alliance to expand their territories.
Multiple Choice: Which country did Germany invade in 1940 as part of its foreign policy?
France
What role did propaganda play in Hitler’s foreign policy?
Propaganda was used to promote Nazi ideology and justify expansionist policies.
What was the goal of the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
To divide Eastern Europe between Germany and the Soviet Union.
Fill in the blank: Hitler’s foreign policy often included the use of _______ to intimidate other nations.
military force
What was Lebensraum?
The idea of ‘living space’ for the German people, justifying expansion into Eastern Europe.
Multiple Choice: Which territory did Germany conquer in 1938?
A) Sudetenland
What was the outcome of Hitler’s foreign policy by the end of World War II?
It resulted in extensive territorial losses for Germany and the collapse of the Nazi regime.
Fill in the blank: Hitler’s foreign policy led to the _______ of millions during the war.
genocide
