Chapter 20 Flashcards
What and when was the ‘Treaty of Rapallo’?
The opneing of friendly diplomatic relations between the USSR and Germany in 22’
What and when was the ‘Treaty of Berlin’?
In 26’, it was an agreement that pledged neutrality in an event of an attack on the other by a third party
When and how did the USSR move from diplomatic isolation
- In 33, the USSR established relations with the USA, opening a USA embassy in Moscow
- Both the USSR and USA feared the rise of Japan, and in 34’ the USSR joined the league of nations
When was the ‘Franco-Soviet Pact’?
35’
When was the ‘USSR and Poland Pact’?
32’
When was the ‘USSR and Czechoslovakia Pact’?
35’
very briefly explain the USSR’s involvement in the Spanish Civil War
The USSR initially agreed with France and England to remain neutral. However, as the conflict intensified, the USSR provided military aid and support to the Republican government to fight Franco.
Briefly explain the events of the Munich conference, and its significance
Held in 1938 with UK, FR, GRM, ITY to address the rising tensions in Europe, resulting from Hitler’s demand for the annexation of Sudetenland.
- Due to them not being invited, the USSR made the conclusion that any anti Hitler alliance containing them were dented
Name 3 pros of the Nazi Soviet Pact
- France, UK and Germany would all be economically and militarily exhausted
- Protection from war vs Germany
- Gave him breathing space to focus on internal affairs
- Enabled the USSR to gain huge territorial gains from Poland
- Seize control of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia
What were the twwo miscalculations Stalin made as a result of the Nazi Soviet Pact
Stalin thought the war would last for years
- France lost by 40’, and Germany controlled most of Western Europe
Stalin trusted Hitler
- Hitler invaded the USSR on 41’, Stalin left the USSR in an unprepared position.
