4. international relations- the origins of the second world war Flashcards
What was the Disarmament Conference called by US President Herbert Hoover?
The Disarmament Conference was called in 1932 to address the unfairness of Germany being the only nation forced to disarm after World War I.
What aggressive actions did Hitler take in the 1930s?
Hitler took increasingly aggressive steps, including rearming Germany and ultimately declaring war in September 1939.
What significant event occurred on 26 April 1937?
The Luftwaffe bombed and effectively destroyed the Republican city of Guernica in Spain, killing hundreds.
What was the significance of the bombing of Guernica?
It highlighted Germany’s military strength and the inability of Britain and France to act against Hitler’s violations of the Treaty of Versailles.
What was the Anschluss?
The Anschluss was the unification of Austria with Germany, which was banned by the Treaty of Versailles.
What happened in March 1938 regarding Austria?
The Austrian people voted in a plebiscite to join Germany, and Hitler marched troops into Austria without opposition.
What was the Munich Agreement?
The Munich Agreement was signed in September 1938, Britain and France allowed Hitler to annex the Sudetenland region (german speaking region) of Czechoslovakia and in return he promised not to take any more territory in europe.
What did Chamberlain claim upon returning to Britain after the Munich Agreement?
Chamberlain claimed ‘Peace in our time’ after the agreement, reflecting the unwillingness of Britain and France to go to war.
What did Hitler do in March 1939?
Hitler invaded the rest of Czechoslovakia, despite the Munich Agreement.
What was the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact?
The Pact, signed in August 1939, secretly divided Poland into two halves between Germany and the USSR.
When did Hitler invade Poland?
Hitler invaded Poland on 1 September 1939, prompting Britain and France to declare war the following day.
What marked the beginning of the Second World War?
The invasion of Poland by Hitler on 1 September 1939 marked the beginning of the Second World War.
