Causes of WW2 Flashcards
How did Dictatorship solve the problem of the Locarno treaties?
Locarno treaties only settled Germany’s western borders, not Eastern. People needed a strong leader to protect them
How did Dictatorship solve problem of the Great Depresson?
Great depression caused widespread unemployment and poverty. People looked to string leaders to put these things right
In what year did Adolf Hitler become chancellor of Germany?
1933
In what year was Hitler the Fuhrer (leader)
August 1934
How did dictatorship solve the problem of democracy?
People blamed democratic governments for the bad conditions and felt that a dictator would be able to confidently decide and improve their lives
How did dictatorship solve the problem of fear communism?
People saw communism as a threat after the Russian Revolution in 1917 and thought strong leader jj
how did dictatorship solve the problem of fear of france?
France was still building strong defences - Germans needed a strong leader against this
when did Hitler become chancellor of Germany?
1933 was when Hitler became chancellor
Who was dictator of Austria in Dolfuss Affair?
Engleburt Dollfuss
When was the Dollfuss Affair?
Dolfuss affair occurred in August 1934
Where was the Saar located?
the Saar was a heavily industrious area of Germany which bordered France
How many voters in the Saar wanted it to be reunited with Germany?
90% of voters wanted Saar to be reunited with Germany
When was the plebiscite to decide who should own the Saar held?
Plebiscite for the Saar was in January 1935
When was the Saar returned to Germany?
March 1935 (saar returned to germany)
In what year did Hitler withdraw from the League of Nations disarmament conference?
1933 - withdrew from LoN disarmament conference
