Road to War Flashcards
When did Japan invade Manchuria
1931
What was the League of Nation response to Japan invading Manchuria
The League of Nations condemned the invasion of Manchura, but its failure to take effective action exposed its weaknesses and encouraged further acts of aggression by militaristic powers like Japan, Italy, and Germany.
Why did Hitler withdraw from the LON and disarmament conference in 1933
In October 1933 Hitler walked out of the disarmament conference and the League of Nations. The conference was part of the efforts to reduce military armaments and prevent another war, following the catastrophic effects of World War I. Hitler demanded that Germany be allowed to rearm on equal terms with other nations, particularly France and Britain. When his demands were rejected, Hitler decided to walk out of the conference in protest. Shortly afterwards, Germany formally withdrew from the League of Nations.
What did Germany/Hitler do in October 1933
Withdraw from the disarmament conference and the League of Nations
What pact did Hitler agree to in January 1934
Non-aggression Pact with Poland
What were the terms of the non-agression pact with Poland
In 1934 Hitler agreed a non-aggression pact with Poland. It stipulated that Germany and Poland would not attack each other or support any hostile actions against one another for a period of 10 years.
Why did Hitler agree to the 1934 non-aggression pact with Poland
From Hitler’s point of view the pact was designed to weaken the Franco-Polish alliance which had been made in 1921.
What happened to the Austrian Chancellor Dolfuss in July 1934?
The Austrian Chancellor, Dolfuss, was opposed to Anschluss and banned the Austrian Nazi Party. He was assassinated by pro-Nazi extremists.
What in Mussolini do in July 1934 to stop the attempted Anschluss from Germany?
Sent troops to the Austria border
When was the Plebiscite on the Saar
January 1935
What was the result of the plebiscite on the Saar?
When was conscription introduced in Germany?
In March 1935, Adolf Hitler’s government announced the introduction of conscription.
