Anschluss with Austria Flashcards
What did Hitler state in his book Mein KAmf?
That he wanted to unite with Austria as it belonged as one nation
How could Hitler justify Anschluss?
- Austrian people were mainly German
- It would create a ‘Greater Germany’
- It would help the Austrians as their economy was very weak
When did Hitler try and take over Austria?
1934
What stopped Hitler from taking over Austria in 1934?
Mussolini
Was there a Nazi following in Austria?
Yes
What did Hitler ask his following in Austria to do?
Stir up trouble with the government
What did Hitlers Nazi following do in Austria after his demands?
-Staged demonstartions calling for union with Germany
-Cause Riots
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What did Hitler say to the Austrian chancellor, and what did he made him do?
- Told him Anschluss would be the only way to sort out the government disruption
- Preassurised the Chancellor to agree to Anschluss
What was the Austrian Chancellors response to being forced to agree with Anschluss, and what was the outcome?
He pledged for a gesture of support because of the threatening sanctions, but Britain and France failed to provide help, so the chancellor called a plebiscite
What did Hitler do when the Austrian Chancellor called for a plebiscite?
Sent in troops to ensure a “trouble free pebliciste”
When did Hitler attempt Anschluss for the 2nd time?
1938
What was the final vote of the plebiscite in 1938 for Anschluss?
99.75% in favour of Anschluss
How did the British Priminister feel about Anschluss?
They had the right to unite and the TOV un correctly separated them
How did Anschluss help Hitler?
Provided him with more soldiers and armed forces
- they were bale to access Austria’s rich gold and iron stores
- helped him undermine the TOV
