Anschluss Flashcards
1
Q
Why was Hitler supported by some Austrians
A
Hitler is Austrian, wanted to share Ger glory, weak economy
2
Q
What happened in Aus 1934
A
Civil war w/ fascist victory
3
Q
Mussolini’s attitude change towards Anschluss
A
1934 Musso stopper Hit from taking Aus, in 1938 they were allies
4
Q
What did Hitler do in his meeting with Schuschnigg
A
Pressurised him to agree, told him to unban Nazi Party and make Seyss-Inquart new minister of interior
5
Q
What did Schuschnigg do
A
Appealed 5o Fr and Br but not helped, called plebiscite
6
Q
What happened in the plebiscite
A
Nazi troops entered for “safe” vote, 95% to Anschluss
7
Q
What did Gestapo do in Aus
A
Sent opponents to Ger prison camps, 183000 Jews lost their rights, Jews tormented in public
8
Q
How did it help Ger
A
Resources, Ita border
