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What were the 4 main points in Main Kampf?
1) Complained that German Army had been “Stabbed in the Back”
2) Used the main thesis of the “Jewish Peril”
3) Outlined his hatred of communism
4) Referencing to Lebensraum and takeover of the East
What did hitler use as an excuse to remilitarise the Rhineland?
France-Russia Mutual assistance pact
What did hitler order his troops to do if there was any sign of resistance in the Rhineland?
Withdraw
Why was the Remilitarisation of the Rhineland a big risk for hitler?
If he was forced to withdraw, he would face humiliation and loss of support from the Wehrmacht
What was the Remilitarisation of the Rhineland in violation to?
Tov, Locarno Pact
What did hitler do to reduce unemployment when he came into power in 1933?
Rearmament
How did hitler initially carry out rearmament?
In Secret, made a great effort to show his desire not to rearm Germany in public
What did Hitler use as an excuse to leave the league?
Japans exit, Disarmament conference
What did rearmament violate?
ToV
Give 3 reasons why Hitler rearmed Germany
- Increase military strength
- Decrease unemployment
- Increase his own power in the Nazi Party
Statics for rearmament 1932-1939
Warships: 30 –> 95
Aircrafts: 36 –> 8250
Soldiers: 100,000 –> 950,000
What was the main term of the Anglo-German Naval Agreement, when was it signed?
Allowed the German Navy to re-arm unto 35% of Britains
1935
What two parties was the Spanish Civil war fought between, who were they supported by?
Republican Government: FR weapons, USSR
Right Wing rebel Franco: Hitler and Mussolini
Neutral: BR and FR
How did Italy and Germany benefit from the Spanish Civil War?
Gained combat experience, test air bombing squads and harmful bombs, strengthened bond between n nations
How did the Spanish Civil war impact the USSR
Caused them to be suspicious of the Western Powers as they did not help the Republican Government
What impression did the Spanish Civil war provide Hitler about Br (3)
- He could set up an alliance with Britain or convince them to stay neutral
- Feared the repetition of the devastation of the war
- Committed to avoiding war at any cost
Japan Leader 1933
General Tojo, harsh right wing leader
What was the initial point for he Anti-Comintern Pact, between who was it signed?
To oppose Communism, Germany and Japan
When did Italy join the anti-Comintern Pact, whet did this mean?
1937, Established the Axis powers
How did Hitler create and excuse for Anchluss?
Asked the Nazi Part in Austria to stir up trouble, staging demonstrations for the unification with Germany
Why did the Austrians support Anchluss?
Their economy was weak after WW1
Why did Mussolini move troops to the Austrian border in 1934?
Italy had an agreement with Austria that it would protect Austria from outside aggression
Why did Mussolini not prevent Anchluss in 1934?
He supported Anschluss and was an ally with Hitler
What did Schuching do after pressure fro Anchuss
Appealed for international help, eventually called for a plebiscite
What did hitler do to make sure he won the plebiscite for Anchluss?
Sent troops to Austria in 1938 to ensure a fair vote
By what percentage did the vote for Anchluss succeed?
99.75%
Who was the leader of Czechoslovakia during the Sudetenland Crisis?
Benes