WW2 Test Flashcards
(35 cards)
When did Hitler invade the Rhineland?
7th of March, 1936
Where is the Rineland
the north of belgium
Did Britain and france respond to hitlers invasion of the rhineland
no
when did hitler take over austria
1938
Was the takeover of Austria violent
no
When did hitler take over Sudetenland
1938
What happened with sudetenland
Hitler wanted sudetenland, Britains PM made him sign the Munich agreement, which said that he could not have more land after sudetenland.
when did hitler take over the res of Czechoslovakia
march 1939
When did hitler invade poland
september 1, 1939
What enabled Hitler to rise to power?
a mix of economic and social insecurity
what was the weimar republic
the previous government system in charge of Germany
when was hitler apointed as chancellor
jan 30, 1933
what was the name of the president who allowed hitler to get into power despite the fact that he did not have a majority
President Hindenburg
why did president hindenburg allow hitle rto become chancellor
he thought he could control him
what and when was the Reichstag Fire
feb 1933, the parliment buildings burn, Hitler blames “the communists”
What was the “enabling act”
Hitler passes an act that allows him to make decisions without government approval
What did hitler do for the economy at first
Public work programs for young men and large building projects
What was the British Expiditionary Force (BEP)
the british forces that entered france in 1939 to drive out the Germans
What was the code name for germany’s plan to invade britain
operation sea lion
what was The Blitz
a military terror strategy that involved bombing british civillans
Why did the nazis need to dismantle GB?
they needed to focus on the eastern front
What was the RAF
Royal Air Force (british)
Why was the RAF important in the battle of britain
they couldnt be beaten by the Luftwaffe
what was the goal of the battle of Hong Kong
To defend the British outpost of Hong Kong against Japanese forces.
