6) German Foreign Policy 5: The Anschluss, March 1938 Flashcards
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Q
When Austrian Nazis were exploiting the concessions what did Seyss-Inquart do?
A
Organise a national referendum to appeal to the Australian people
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Q
What was Seyss-Inquart appointed as?
A
Minister of interior
2
Q
What happened because of the referendum?
A
Hitler was furious and frightened that a vote against the union of Austria and Germany would undermine his claims, so he was forced to rush poorly organised invasion of Austria on the 12th of March
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Q
When was Hitler forced into a rushed and poorly organised invasion of Austria?
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The 12th of March 1938
4
Q
Why didn’t the UK and France stop Hitler from going forward with the Anschluss?
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Because the United Kingdom was in a depression and didn’t feel it was a big problem as Austria was a German speaking country
