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What was The Anschluss?
What was The Anschluss?
Union between Germany and Austria, which was forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles.
How did The Anschluss progress? (Select all that apply)
How did The Anschluss progress? (Select all that apply)
- Schuschnigg requested Hitler to stop the activities of Austrian Nazis (correct)
- Hitler forced Schuschnigg to resign (correct)
- Austrian Nazi Party existed since 1934 (correct)
- Britain actively supported the Austrian referendum
What were British and French reactions to The Anschluss?
What were British and French reactions to The Anschluss?
Britain responded with polite protests; France neglected to respond due to a political crisis.
The significance of The Anschluss shows the complete weakness of Britain, as an independent nation consumed by _____
The significance of The Anschluss shows the complete weakness of Britain, as an independent nation consumed by _____
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What was one of the significant outcomes following The Anschluss?
What was one of the significant outcomes following The Anschluss?
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The Anschluss Overview
- The Anschluss refers to the union between Germany and Austria, established in 1938, violating the Treaty of Versailles.
Progression of The Anschluss
- The Austrian Nazi Party was active from 1934, receiving support from Berlin.
- Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg attempted to manage tensions by requesting Hitler to halt the activities of Austrian Nazis.
- Hitler demanded the inclusion of Austrian Nazis in the government, escalating tensions.
- Schuschnigg called for a referendum to decide on Austrian independence.
- Under pressure, Schuschnigg resigned, and a Nazi chancellor, Arthur Seyss-Inquart, was appointed by Hitler.
- German troops were welcomed upon entering Austria, and the Anschluss was deemed approved through a plebiscite orchestrated by the Nazis.
Reactions from Britain and France
- British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain expressed polite protests against Hitler's actions and critiqued Schuschnigg for the referendum.
- France faced a political crisis at the time and failed to respond to the Anschluss adequately.
Significance of The Anschluss
- Demonstrated the vulnerability of Britain, as an independent state fell under German control.
- Encouraged Hitler's ambitions, particularly regarding his plans for Czechoslovakia.
- Initiated severe persecution of Jews in Austria, marking a significant escalation in anti-Semitic policies following the Anschluss.
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