Anchluss with Austria Flashcards
Where did Hitler state that he felt that Germany and Austria belonged together?
Mein Kamph
What did Austria think of it?
Most Austrians liked the idea due to the country being financially weak
What happened in 1934 with Austria?
Mussolini stopped Germany taking over Austria
What did Hitler order the Nazi party in Austria to do?
He ordered them to;
1) Stir up trouble
2) Cause Riots demanding for Anchluss
What did Hitler then do to the Austrian Chancellor?
He pressured him into accepting Anchluss by claiming it would be the only way for the problems to settle.
What was the name of the Austrian Chancellor?
Schuschnigg
Who did Chancellor Schuschnigg appeal to? And what did he appeal for?
He appealed to Britain and France against Hitlers threating actions.
What did the Chancellor decide to do?
Call a plebiscite ( a referendum)
What did Hitler do to ensure the plebiscite went his way?
He sent in troops into Austria supposedly to guarantee trouble-free plebiscite.
How many people voted FOR Anchluss
99.75%
What did the British Prime Minster feel about this?
He thought it was fair and actually felt they had the right to unite together
Was this legal under the Treaty Of Versailles?
No, but no active reaction occured
What did Chancellor Schuschnigg appeal for?
He appealed for a statement or support against Hitlers aggressive actions.
