Non-Aggression Pact + Anglo-German Naval Treaty

Question 1

When did Hitler make the Non-Aggression pact with Poland?

Answer 1

January 1934.

Question 2

What was the main term of the Non-Aggression Pact between Poland and Germany?

Answer 2

They would not go to war with each other for at least 10 years.

Question 3

Why did Hitler sign the Non-Aggression Pact with Poland? 3 reasons.

Answer 3

• Hitler wanted to weaken the alliance between Poland and France.
• Hitler wanted to reduced Polish fears of German aggression (the sly dog).
• He wanted to prove that he had no quarrel/problem with Poland, just the USSR.

Question 4

When did Hitler sign the Anglo-German Naval Agreement?

Answer 4

June 1935.

Question 5

What were the terms of the Anglo-German Naval Agreement?

Answer 5

Britain gave Germany permission to expand their navy to be 35% the size of the British Navy. Germany were also allowed the same number of submarines as Britain.
REMEMBER 35% BECAUSE IT WAS SIGNED IN THE YEAR 1935.

Question 6

Why did Britain sign the Anglo-German Naval Agreement?

Answer 6

A stronger Germany meant a stronger buffer/barrier against Communism. Britain also felt that the terms of the Treaty of Versailles were far too harsh on Germany.