The Nazi-Soviet Pact

Question 1

What was Hitler’s greatest concern when wanting to invade Poland?

Answer 1

He wanted to avoid war on two fronts

Question 2

Why did Stalin also want Poland?

Answer 2

Poland was formed at the end of WW1 using former German and Russian land, he did not want Germany to gain Polish land he thought belonged to him and he thought after Hitler took Poland they would attach Russia

Question 3

When did Chamberlain announce Britain would protect Poland?

Answer 3

31st March 1939

Question 4

When was the Nazi-Soviet pact signed?

Answer 4

23rd August 1939

Question 5

Who signed the Nazi-Soviet pact?

Answer 5

Hitler and Stalin

Question 6

What did the Nazi-Soviet pact contain?

Answer 6

Hitler and Stalin agreed to not attack each other and privately they agreed to divide Poland between them

Question 7

What were the consequences of the Nazi-Soviet pact?

Answer 7

Hitler felt confident to invade Poland on 1st September.
It brought the outbreak of war nearer.
On 3rd of September Britain was at war with Germany.