Anti-Comintern Pact Flashcards

1
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Who signed the Anti-Comintern Pact in 1936?

A

Japan and Germany

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What was the official reason for the Anti-Comintern Pact?

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Officially, an agreement to combat Comintern, the Soviet agency for promoting Communism worldwide.

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What was the real reason for the Anti-Comintern Pact?

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To ensure that neither Germany or Japan would support the USSR - should the USSR attack either Germany or Japan

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4
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Who joined the Anti-Comintern Pact in November 1937?

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Italy

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5
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What was the new 3 power alliance called?

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The Axis alliance

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6
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Why was the Anti-Comintern Pact useful for Japan?

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  • In 1937 Japan invaded China (which some regard as the real start of WWII).
  • This Anti-Comintern Pact made it less likely the USSR would intervene in that conflict
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7
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What did Britain and France do in response?

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Nothing - there was little they could do

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8
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Why was Britain particularly worried?

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They did not have the resources to fight both Japan in the far east and Germany in Europe

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