Poor relations in the 1920s-1930s

Question 1

In 1938, Britain, France, and Italy agreed to allow Hitler to take over parts of Czechoslovakia which contained ethnic Germans. Why did this upset the Soviet Union?

Answer 1

They were enemies with Nazi Germany and Czechoslovakia was close to the borders of the Soviet Union, but Stalin was not even asked for his opinion. He was convinced that the west has no interests in a friendly relationship with him and believed they would be happy if his country was attacked by Germany and the communist system destroyed.

Question 2

In August 1939, Hitler and Stalin had signed the Nazi-Soviet pact. They agreed to split Poland between them Why did this cause Poor relations?

Answer 2

Britain and France felt betrayed by Stalin’s actions, but he had come to realise that they had no interest in helping the Soviet Union.

Question 3

In September 1939, both Soviet Union and Germany entered Poland and took control. What did the west do about this?

Answer 3

They had no choice but to declare war on Germany. The Second World War had started

Question 4

In June 1941, Hitler invaded the Soviet Union. What was the result of this?

Answer 4

The Soviet Union and the West came together on the same side.