The Nazi - Soviet Pact Flashcards
What was the Nazi - Soviet Pact?
An agreement made between the USSR and Germany to protect themselves even though they hated each other.
They promised not to attack each other in event of a war.
What was the secret clause in The Nazi - Soviet Pact?
That Germany and the USSR would divide Poland between them.
Why was the Nazi - Soviet Pact made?
Britain and France did not like the USSR because they were Communist.
Russia felt that Britain was pushing Hitler towards them to protect themselves.
The USSR knew that Hitler wanted to take over Poland and was scared that they would be next as they were right next to each other.
Russia tried to make an agreement with Britain but it didn’t work.
What was the importance of the Nazi - Soviet Pact?
Hitler would now definitely attack Poland because the USSR wouldn’t stop them.
Hitler also thought that Britain wouldn’t declare war on them and they’d back down.
However Britain had promised to defend Poland and that’s how war started.
