Causes Of World War 2/ Appeasement Flashcards
What did Hitler do in 1933?
Hitler began to build up Germany’s armed forces that versus was done secret, but from 1935, the Nazis no longer tried to hide their plants for element. It was against the treaty of the size, but Hitler chose to ignore the treaty.
What did Hitler do in 1936
Hitler introduced conscription every other man suspense some time in the army, Navy Air Force in March German troops were sent to reoccupy the Rhineland. This was also against the treaty of Versailles.
What did Hitler do in 1937
Hitler help the Spanish dictator Franco to win the Civil War in Spain. Some believe that this was to test out his new weapons and aircraft
What did Hitler do in March 1938?
Hitler’s minded that Austria should be joined with Germany. This is written by the treaty of Versailles, but Hitler ignored the treaty. German troops entered Austria unchallenged.
What did Hitler do in September 1938?
Hitler took over the Sundetenland in Czech Slovakia. Britain and France agreed that Germany could take over as long as Hitler promised to not invade the rest of Czechoslovakia. This was known as the Munich agreement.
What did Hitler do in March 1939
Hitler ignored the Munich agreement by invading the rest of Czech Slovakia
What did Hitler do in September 1939
On first of September, German troops invaded Poland, claiming that this land should not have been taken from Germany, by the treaty of Versailles.
What was the policy of appeasement?
The new Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain believed that the best way to avoid another war was to follow policy of appeasement towards Hitler. This meant deciding to give them most of what they want to keep them happy. You hope that they will be satisfied and will stop making you more demands.
What was the Munich agreement?
The Munich agreement was an agreement made between Chamberlain and Hitler stating that Germany could have the Sudetenland as long as Hitler would stop demanding more territory.
When did Britain and France declare war on Germany?
Britain, France declared war and Germany once Hitler sent his troops into Poland in September 1939. This was the beginning of World War II.
What were the positives of appeasement? (give three examples)
- appeasement was necessary as Britain needed time to rearm and be ready for a full scale war
- Many people in Britain were more scared of the spread of communism than they were of the Nazis
- Appeasement was a reasonable policy as a treaty of Versailles had been very harsh on Germany
What were the negatives of appeasement?
- It gave Hitler, the idea that he could continue to do as he liked in Europe
- It gave Hitler an important advantage. He had more time to react before invading Poland.
- It gave Hitler a large advantage in World War II as he built up his army and size of Germany
- Overall appeasement was a failure
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