Hitler Flashcards
In 1935 - explain what steps hitler took, what term was broken, the reaction of allies and how the helped hitler?
Made rearmament public and holds massive rally showing increased ,military strength. The saar- rich mining was returned.
Broke disarmament clause and introduces conscription.treaty wasnt broken since saarlanders were given a vote.
Allies adopt appeasement policy and France signs treaty with russia. Mining was legal so couldn’t do anything.
Increased german pride and nationalism. Germans felt powerful. Had a huge physiological impact. Germany gains rich mining area and land and improves economy.
In 1936 - explain what steps hitler took, what term was broken, the reaction of allies and how the helped hitler.
Hitler stationed troops in rhineland.
Forbidden to place soldiers in rhineland
Hitler was nervous about sending troop into rhineland but allies didn’t respond. Mussalini had invaded ethiopia and upset.
Believes he can do anything. Was a turning point. Allies couldn’t stop him.
In 1918 - explain what steps hitler took, what term was broken, the reaction of allies and how the helped hitler.
Anchluss. Austrian nazis created disturbances for austrian gov so forced to allow anchluss. Hitler demanded sudenland area of czech. Sent 3 000 000 germans.
Anschluss was forbidden by treaty. Austrains cannot unite. Guaranteed independence of czech and sudenland.
Britain and France allow anchluss. See 90% of Austria were happy with union. 3 meetings were held - Britain and France said no - hitler more aggressive but no - neville Chamberlin from Britain said yes if he promises to sign Munich agreement and no more.
Hitler gives sudenland military, population and land. Believed that no one would stop him.
In 1939 - explain what steps hitler took, what term was broken, the reaction of allies and how the helped hitler.
Seized rest of czech. 3rd sept- invades poland. Britain and France send in troops.
Broke treaty and Munich which means world war.
Allies realize the appeasement policy failed.
Gained whole of czech. Did nit believe attack when invaded poland.
In 1933, explain what steps hitler took, what term was broken, the reaction of allies and how the helped hitler?
Took germany out of league of nations.
Legal but were suprised
Did not react but were suspicious
Gave hitler privacy and carry out aims without disclosure.
