the nazi-soviet pact, august 1939

Question 1

why?

Answer 1

because britian ad france did not like the (ussr) russia because they were communist
the USSR felt like britain was trying to push hitler towards them to protect themselves
the USSE knew that hitler wanted to invade poland and they were scared that they were next
the USSR tried to make an greement with britain but it didnt work

Question 2

what?

Answer 2

to protect them
the USSR made an agreement with germany called the nazi-soviet pact even thought they hated each other
they promised not to attach each other in the event of war

Question 3

what was the secret clause?

Answer 3

they agreed to divide poland between them

Question 4

importance?

Answer 4

hitler would definitely invade poland now because they knew that the UUSR wouldnt stop them
he also thought that it would stop britain declaring war on them and britain would back down

Question 5

how did war start?

Answer 5

britian promised to protect poland