Hitlers Foreign Policy Flashcards
Who did Germany sign an alliance with in 1934?
Poland
When did Germany leave the League of Nations?
1933
Who was part of the Rome-Berlin axis?
Italy and Germany.
What was Hitlers three aims of his foreign policy
1) destroy the treaty of Versailles
2) Unite all German speakers together in one country
3) Expand Eastwards to gain land for Germany.
What does Lebenstraum mean?
Living Space.
When did Hitler leave the League of Nations?
1933 and he also left the disarmament conference.
How long was Germany and Polands alliance?
5 years.
Who attempted to overthrow their country in 1934?
Austria Nazis
Who was killed in the attempt to overthrow their country?
Austrian Prime Minister Dollfuss.
Why did Italy rush troops to the border and with who?
The prospect of Austria falling in to Germanys land
Who voted a return of Germany in 1935?
Saar
What was a major propaganda boost for Germany?
The return of Germany
What is a plebiscite/referendum?
A vote with either a yes or no
What did Hitler reintroduce?
Conscription and create an army of 36 divisions.
What is air force in German?
The Luftwaffe
How did Germany go against the treaty of Versailles.
Build up an Air Force and expand her navy.
Who formed the Stresa front?
Britain, Italy and France to protest the actions of Germany.
Why was the Stresa front weakened?
When Italy invaded Ethiopia
What was a factor that helped Germany?
The attitude of the English
Who was Britain worried about more than Germany.
They were anti-communist and worried more about Stalin.
What agreement did Hitler make with Britain?
A navel agreement with Hitler that limited the navy to 35% of Britains. No limit was made on the number of submarines Germany could develop.
What were the Germans forbidden to do with the Rhineland?
Forbidden to erect fortifications or station troops in the Rhineland or within 50km of the right bank river.
Did Hitler support Mussolini after the protest against Ethiopia?
Yes
What did Italy sign with Germany?
Their acceptance letter of German influence in Austria and the eventual remilitarization of the Rhineland