Rearmament (1933-1935) Flashcards
1
Q
When did Hitler withdraw Germany from the world disarmament conference and why?
A
- On the grounds that no other power was prepared to disarm
2
Q
When did Hitler introduce conscription?
A
1935
3
Q
When did Hitler withdraw Germany from the L of N?
A
1933
4
Q
When did Hitler sign a pact for Poland and what did he promise?
A
In 1934. He promised not to attack them for 10 years
5
Q
What was the agreement Hitler signed with Britain, when was it and what were the conditions?
A
He signed the Anglo-German naval agreement in 1935. It meant that he could have a maximum of 1/3 the size of the British Navy
6
Q
What was the first thing Hitler did in rearmament?
A
Started re-arming
7
Q
What did rearmament encourage Hitler to do?
A
- Gave him confidence to challenge more of the T of V provisions
- Allowed him to have a big enough arm to march into the Rhineland in 1936
- Encouraged Hitler to build his army bigger than he was allowed
- Increased military strength
8
Q
What caused Rearmament?
A
The T of V had made Germany’s military weak and Hitler was angered by this as he felt insulted
