Unit 3 Flashcards
(35 cards)
What was the first aggressive act that marked the rise of tensions in the 1930s?
Japan invading Manchuria in 1931
List some of the countries that were victims of aggression in the 1930s.
- Abyssinia
- China
- Austria
- Czechoslovakia
- Memel
- Albania
- Poland
What was the long-term effect of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
Germany was very dissatisfied with the Treaty of Versailles (ToV) and it failed to prevent Germany from growing into a powerful nation.
What major foreign policy agenda did Hitler pursue?
The destruction of the Treaty of Versailles
What were some key components of Hitler’s foreign policy?
- Rearmament and remilitarization of the Rhineland
- Union with Austria
- Transfer of the Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia
- Occupation of Prague
- Seizure of Memel
- Claims over Danzig and the Polish Corridor
True or False: British opinion on the Treaty of Versailles remained harsh throughout the 1930s.
False
What did France believe about the Treaty of Versailles?
France thought that the treaty wasn’t harsh enough and wanted it to cripple Germany forever for its security.
What was the overriding foreign policy objective when Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in January 1933?
Make Germany Great Again
Fill in the blank: Hitler aimed to acquire _______ for Germany.
Lebensraum
What significant military actions did Hitler take between 1933-35?
- Rearmament
- Publicizing military strength
- Introducing compulsory military conscription
What was the outcome of the remilitarization of the Rhineland in March 1936?
German forces occupied the Rhineland without opposition from France or Britain.
What was the significance of the Spanish Civil War for Hitler?
It provided opportunities to test German military strategies and solidify alliances with Mussolini.
What was the Anti-Comintern Pact?
A treaty signed by Germany and Japan in 1936 to ensure neither would assist the Soviet Union if attacked.
What was the Anschluss?
The annexation of Austria by Germany in March 1938, which was forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles.
What were Hitler’s actions regarding the Sudetenland?
Encouraged protests by Sudeten Germans and aimed to invade but held back due to Czechoslovakia’s alliances.
What was the Munich Agreement?
An agreement that allowed Hitler to annex the Sudetenland, seen as a significant failure of appeasement.
What were the failures of the League of Nations in the 1930s?
- Inability to respond effectively to Japan’s invasion of Manchuria
- Failure to prevent Italy’s invasion of Abyssinia
- Lack of decisive action led to increased aggression from Axis powers
What was the impact of the Great Depression on international relations in the 1930s?
It weakened collective security and made countries more inclined towards rearmament and aggressive policies.
What was the British-French guarantee to Poland?
A pledge that Britain and France would assist Poland if it was attacked by Germany.
What was the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?
A 10-year non-aggression pact between Germany and the Soviet Union that included a secret protocol for the partition of Poland.
True or False: Hitler’s intentions regarding Poland were viewed positively by Britain and France.
False
What were the two ideologies discussed in the context of World War II?
Fascism and communism
What did Hitler express about communism in his book ‘Mein Kampf’?
He wanted to destroy the Soviet Union
Why was Stalin expecting an invasion from Hitler?
Because Hitler openly hated communism
