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What were the 4 main points in Main Kampf?

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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

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What did hitler use as an excuse to remilitarise the Rhineland?

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France-Russia Mutual assistance pact

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What did hitler order his troops to do if there was any sign of resistance in the Rhineland?

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Withdraw

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Why was the Remilitarisation of the Rhineland a big risk for hitler?

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If he was forced to withdraw, he would face humiliation and loss of support from the Wehrmacht

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What was the Remilitarisation of the Rhineland in violation to?

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Tov, Locarno Pact

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What did hitler do to reduce unemployment when he came into power in 1933?

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Rearmament

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How did hitler initially carry out rearmament?

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In Secret, made a great effort to show his desire not to rearm Germany in public

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What did Hitler use as an excuse to leave the league?

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Japans exit, Disarmament conference

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What did rearmament violate?

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ToV

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Give 3 reasons why Hitler rearmed Germany

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  • Increase military strength
  • Decrease unemployment
  • Increase his own power in the Nazi Party
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Statics for rearmament 1932-1939

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Warships: 30 –> 95
Aircrafts: 36 –> 8250
Soldiers: 100,000 –> 950,000

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What was the main term of the Anglo-German Naval Agreement, when was it signed?

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Allowed the German Navy to re-arm unto 35% of Britains
1935

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What two parties was the Spanish Civil war fought between, who were they supported by?

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Republican Government: FR weapons, USSR
Right Wing rebel Franco: Hitler and Mussolini
Neutral: BR and FR

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How did Italy and Germany benefit from the Spanish Civil War?

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Gained combat experience, test air bombing squads and harmful bombs, strengthened bond between n nations

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How did the Spanish Civil war impact the USSR

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Caused them to be suspicious of the Western Powers as they did not help the Republican Government

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What impression did the Spanish Civil war provide Hitler about Br (3)

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  • 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
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Japan Leader 1933

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General Tojo, harsh right wing leader

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What was the initial point for he Anti-Comintern Pact, between who was it signed?

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To oppose Communism, Germany and Japan

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When did Italy join the anti-Comintern Pact, whet did this mean?

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1937, Established the Axis powers

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How did Hitler create and excuse for Anchluss?

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Asked the Nazi Part in Austria to stir up trouble, staging demonstrations for the unification with Germany

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Why did the Austrians support Anchluss?

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Their economy was weak after WW1

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Why did Mussolini move troops to the Austrian border in 1934?

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Italy had an agreement with Austria that it would protect Austria from outside aggression

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Why did Mussolini not prevent Anchluss in 1934?

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He supported Anschluss and was an ally with Hitler

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What did Schuching do after pressure fro Anchuss

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Appealed for international help, eventually called for a plebiscite

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What did hitler do to make sure he won the plebiscite for Anchluss?
Sent troops to Austria in 1938 to ensure a fair vote
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By what percentage did the vote for Anchluss succeed?
99.75%
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Who was the leader of Czechoslovakia during the Sudetenland Crisis?
Benes
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Which treaty made Br and Fr bound to help Cz?
'The little Entente'
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What was hitlers response when asked by chamberlain if he had any intentions of invading Czechoslovakia?
'I give you my word and honour that Czechoslovakia has nothing to fear from the Reich'
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Why did Hitler want the Sudetenland? (2)
- Had a large number of Germans - Had the most fortified bases
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How did Londoners react to the Sudetenland Crisis?
Dug air raid shelters, gas masks became common
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What did hitler fear in invading Czechoslovakia? How was he reassured
Their Army was significantly stronger The USSR was willing to support it, Br and Fr were bound to support it
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Who helped set up the meeting for the Munich Agreement?
Mussolini
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What percentage of Briton did not believe that Cz was Hitlers Last territorial demand?
93%
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What was the impact of Hitlers invasion of Czechoslovakia? (2)
- Ended appeasement, hitler could no longer be trusted - Br+Fr feared Poland would be next, declared war
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What was the significance of the Polish Corridor?
Separated East Prussia from the remainder of the Reich
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Why and when did the USSr join the Lon?
Hoping it could protect against Germany
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What caused Stalin to lose trust in the western powers? (4)
- Not helping the republicans in the Spanish Civil war - Powerlessness over Abyssinia and Manchuria - Munich agreement (appeasement) - Did not expect France to keep to the Mutual assistance Pact signed in 35
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What was the secret clause of the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
Both split Poland
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Arguments for appeasement was good (4)
- Britains army was not militarily ready for war - Buy time - Wanted to avert a worse WW1 - The government was misinformed
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Arguments for appeasement was bad (4)
- Hitlers army was not as strong as many let on and would not have a chance if more that 2 countries allied against him - Germany would not have won a two front war against Br+Fr+USSR - Hitler was determines to have a war and come out on top (Mein Kampf) - It betrayed many mutual pacts, making Br and Fr untrustworthy
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Aims of the LoN (5)
1) Disarmament 2) Internnational Cooperation 3) Prevention of conflict, maintain peace 4) Prevent secret treaties 5) To improve living and working conditions`
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Key point of the Locarno treaty (4)
- GER accepted demilitarisation of Rhineland - Accepted Western Borers - GER agreed to solve future disputed though the LoN - No mention of GER eastern borders
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What did France do in response to remilitarisation of the Rhineland?
Appealed to the LoN
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When did Germany join the LoN?
1926
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What did the Japanese government claim, initiated their invasion of Manchuria?
Staged the Mukden Incident, claimed China had sabotaged the Manchurian railway
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On the 24th Feb 1933, what was the vote in the Assembly to approve the Lytton report?
42:1
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4 reasons why Mussolini wanted to invade abbysinia
1) Revenge for 1896 (Adowa) 2) To create export markets and gain raw materials 3) Distract from growing economic discontent 4) To make Italy a convincing European Power (BR and FR had many African Colonies
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What was the Stresea pact and when was it signed?
Anti German coalition between France, Britain and Italy, 1935
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sanctions on Italy during the Abyssinian Crisis
Arms, Loans, imports, Exports
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Name of backroom deal during Abyssinia
Hoare-Laval Pact
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Which incident did Mussolini use as an excuse to invade Abyssinia, when?
Wal-Wal indigent, 1934
53
When did the Disarmament conference Begin?
Feb 1932
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What resolutions were made at the Disarmament conference?
1) Stop the bombing of civilian populations 2) Limiting the size of artillery a nation could have 3) Limiting the tonnage of tanks a nation could have 4) Banning Chemical warfare
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How did hitler publicise German rearmament
Staged a massive rally
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Why did the manner in which Hitler remilitarised the Rhineland go unopposed? (4)
- France non aggression pact with USSR - British felt hitler had the right to put troops on German soil - Hitler rightly gambled that if Br did not react, Fr wouldn't act alone - French politicians were facing an election and did not want to be unpopular by calling for war
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What evidence was there that Hitler was not entirely confident remilitarisation of the Rhineland in March 36 would succeed
The Wehrmacht had ordered to pull out at the least sign of French resistance Despite rearmament, there was not was Gr could fight france
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Austrian Chancellor 1938
Schuschnigg
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How did Hitler pressure Schuchnigg to agree to anchluss?
- Strong Nazi Part in Austria - Encouraged Nazis in Austria to stir up trouble - Informed Schuchnigg that only Anchluss would solve these problems - Pressured Schuchnigg to agree
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What did Schuchnigg do after being pressured, how did Hitler react?
Called for Plebiscite, sent troops to ensure fair vote
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What did Hitler gain from Anchluss?
- Army gained troops - Expansion of populous (tax base, population for conscription) - Aquired Arms - Rich gold and iron ore deposits -Increased support and legitamacy - Strategic location
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How many germans lived in the Sudetenland in 1938?
3 million
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Czechoslovakia defences (3)
- Sudetenland fortifications were formidable - Czech army was strong - Strong international support from USSR, BR, FR
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Which four leaders signed the Munich agreement
Mussolini (IT), Hiter (GER), Daladier (FR), Chamberlain (BR)
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Which other countries helped themselves to Czechoslovakian Territory after Germany took the Sudetenland?
Hungary and poland
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Two reactions of the British public to the Munich Agreement
- British People welcomed the agreement - 93% did not believe it was hitlers last territorial demand
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What was the name of the Polish territory Hitler sought in 1939
The polish Cooridoor
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What did hitler gain from the Nazi-Soviet Pact? (3)
- Gained a chance to avoid war at 2 fronts - Half of POland - Would hopefully undermine British and French Commitment to fight over Poland
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What did Stalin gain from the Nazi-Soviet Pact? (2)
- Half of Poland, Baltic's, defence for the USSr against Germany - Gave time to build up his army, avoid fighting Germany unprepared

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