The Collapse of Czechoslovakia, End of Appeasement, Pact of Steel, Poland and USSR Flashcards
When did Czechoslovakia collapse?
March 1939.
How did Czechoslovakia collapse?
Hitler invaded and occupied what was left of Czechoslovakia.
Bohemia and Moravia (Czech regions) went under the control of Germany.
-Slovakia remained independent, in theory, but was mainly under the control of Germany.
-Ruthenia was given to Hungary.
Why did Appeasement come to an end?
- Britain and France realised that Hitler’s promises at the Munich Agreement were worthless.
- Britain and France began rearming at a more rapid rate after they accepted that appeasement had failed to prevent German aggression.
When was the Pact of the Steel?
May 1939.
In March 1938, Hitler forced Lithuania to hand over the Baltic town of ______. He also forced Lithuania to hand over a portion of land along _______.
Memel.
The South-West Border.
In April 1938, General Franco’s nationalist forces did what? And who were they supported by?
They took power in Spain.
They were supported by Italy and Germany.
In May 1938, who did Mussolini invade?
Albania.
What Hitler and Mussolini promise to do in the Pact of Steel? May 1939.
They promised to act side by side in future events, this divided Europe.
Because Italy’s support was off the cards for Britain and France, who did they think would be a sensible ally?
USSR.
Which part of Poland had Hitler lost under the Treaty of Versailles?
The Polish Corridor.
Which German city had been put under the control of the League of Nations?
Danzig.
Following Hitler’s success in Czechoslovakia, Hitler demanded the return of _____ ______ & ______
Polish Corridor and Danzig.
Which countries did Britain guarantee the protection of in April 1939?
Romania, Greece and Poland.
Poland being the most important one to remember.
Why did Britain and France think USSR would be a useful ally?
Britain and France were too far away to offer immediate protection to Poland if Germany suddenly invaded. The USSR was situated right next to Poland, so if Germany invaded Poland, the USSR would be able to protect it.
Why was the USSR mistrusting towards Britain?
Britain and France hadn’t been particularly close to Russia during Hitler’s rise to power. USSR hadn’t been invited to the Munich Agreement. USSR felt that Britain had been directing Hitler towards the East by defending Europe.
