Anti-Comintern Pact Flashcards

Questions and Answers

When had Japan fought against the USSR?

1905

What was the feeling between Japan and the USSR?

rivalry and hatred

What had the Communist USSR developed?

the Comintern

What was the Comintern?

an international communist organisation that advocated world communism and the spreading of communism Signup and view all the answers

What pact did Germany and Japan sign?

the Anti-Comintern Pact Signup and view all the answers

When was the Anti-Comintern Pact signed?

25 November 1936 Signup and view all the answers

What was the Anti-Comintern Pact?

an agreement to work together against communism, later joined by Mussolini Signup and view all the answers

What had happened by 1936?

Japan had invaded much of China Signup and view all the answers

Who might step in to support China at any time?

China's giant neighbour, Russia Signup and view all the answers

What did Japan hope for in agreeing to this pact with Hitler?

China would feel threatened and surrender to Japan Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Anti-Comintern Pact Overview

Japan engaged in conflict with the USSR in 1905, establishing a foundation for historical rivalries.
A deep-seated rivalry and animosity characterized the relationship between Japan and the USSR.
The USSR established the Comintern, an organization aimed at promoting global communism and spreading its influence.

Key Components of the Anti-Comintern Pact

Germany and Japan formalized their alliance against communism through the signing of the Anti-Comintern Pact on 25 November 1936.
The pact symbolized a collaborative effort to counter the influence of communism, with Mussolini joining later to solidify the coalition.

Geopolitical Context

By 1936, Japan had launched significant military campaigns, invading large portions of China, indicating its expanding territorial ambitions.
The Soviet Union, a major power, posed a potential threat to Japan’s plans regarding China, heightening Japan's sense of urgency to solidify alliances.

Japanese Strategy and Objectives

Japan aimed to intimidate China into submission by showcasing its alliance with Hitler through the Anti-Comintern Pact, hoping to leverage the agreement to sway Chinese power dynamics.

Description

Test your knowledge of the Anti-Comintern Pact with these flashcards. Explore key events, feelings, and organizations related to the historical rivalry between Japan and the USSR. Perfect for students studying 20th-century history or international relations.