02/01/2024 Flashcards

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What were 3 causes that led to the Second World War ?

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  1. Hitler’saggressiveforeignpolicyandconstantlybreakingthetermsofthe
    Treaty of Versailles.
  2. Appeasement - a policy followed by Britain and France to try and solve
    problems by negotiation and compromise. The aim was to avoid war.
  3. The failure of the League of Nations - an organisation set up after the First World War to try and avoid wars.
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When did Hitler come into power ?

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1933

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When did Hitler’s army marched into the Rhineland meaning he could now manufacture planes, tanks and weapons ?

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March 1936

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When did he sent German troops to force the Austrian leader to unify with Germany (known as an Anschluss) ?

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March 1938

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When did HitlerdemandedthatGermanybegiventheSudetenlandarea of Czechoslovakia which was German speaking ?

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April 1938

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When did Hitler broke his word and invaded the rest of Czechoslovakia. Britain and France did nothing to help Czechoslovakia. Britain and France promised to help Poland if Hitler invaded then ?

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March 1939

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7
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When was war was declared when Hitler had invaded Poland ?

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Start of September 1939

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What was the initial phase of the war for the Natzis ?

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Very good

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