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Which of the following best describes Hitler's long-term foreign policy goal of Lebensraum?
Which of the following best describes Hitler's long-term foreign policy goal of Lebensraum?
- Promoting cultural exchange programs to spread German art, music, and literature throughout Europe.
- Creating 'living space' for ethnic Germans by expanding into territories inhabited by other groups. (correct)
- Developing a mutual defense pact with Britain and France to prevent future conflicts.
- Establishing economic alliances with neighboring countries to foster trade and stability.
How did Hitler exploit the Treaty of Versailles to advance his goals?
How did Hitler exploit the Treaty of Versailles to advance his goals?
- By seeking arbitration from the League of Nations to modify the treaty in Germany's favor through diplomacy.
- By using the treaty's restrictions as justification for building up the German military and reclaiming lost territories. (correct)
- By strictly adhering to the treaty's terms to gain international trust and support for future negotiations.
- By forming a coalition with other nations that were also dissatisfied with the treaty's terms to jointly challenge its provisions peacefully.
What was the significance of Germany withdrawing from the League of Nations in 1933?
What was the significance of Germany withdrawing from the League of Nations in 1933?
- It demonstrated Germany's commitment to peaceful diplomacy by renouncing military aggression.
- It allowed Germany to pursue its foreign policy objectives without international oversight or interference. (correct)
- It enabled Germany to focus on domestic economic recovery without being burdened by international obligations.
- It signaled Germany's intention to form a new international organization to rival the League of Nations.
How did the Anglo-German Naval Agreement of 1935 impact Germany's military expansion?
How did the Anglo-German Naval Agreement of 1935 impact Germany's military expansion?
What was the 'Third Reich', and what historical precedent did Hitler use to establish it?
What was the 'Third Reich', and what historical precedent did Hitler use to establish it?
What was the immediate effect of Germany's reintroduction of conscription in 1935?
What was the immediate effect of Germany's reintroduction of conscription in 1935?
What was the significance of re-occupying the Rhineland for Hitler's broader foreign policy goals?
What was the significance of re-occupying the Rhineland for Hitler's broader foreign policy goals?
Which action directly violated the Treaty of Versailles?
Which action directly violated the Treaty of Versailles?
Flashcards
Hitler's Foreign Policy Aims
Hitler's Foreign Policy Aims
To overturn the restrictions imposed on Germany after WWI and restore its strength.
Lebensraum
Lebensraum
Expanding into neighboring territories to provide living space for ethnic Germans.
Third Reich
Third Reich
Hitler's vision of a new German empire, building on past glories.
Treaty of Versailles Military Restrictions
Treaty of Versailles Military Restrictions
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Anglo-German Naval Agreement (1935)
Anglo-German Naval Agreement (1935)
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Impact of Naval Agreement
Impact of Naval Agreement
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German Conscription (1935)
German Conscription (1935)
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Luftwaffe
Luftwaffe
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Study Notes
- The Treaty of Versailles weakened Germany, with restrictions that were unacceptable to Hitler.
- Hitler's plan was to defy the treaty and reclaim Germany's power and territory.
- Hitler's main aims included rebuilding the German army and navy.
- Another aim: re-occupying the Rhineland.
- Another aim: regaining territory lost after World War I.
- Another aim: expanding further into a 'greater Germany' by uniting all German speakers.
- Lebensraum translates to 'living space' for ethnic Germans.
- The German Empire would be known as the Third Reich.
- Hitler knew that Britain and France would be anxious to avoid another war.
- Germany was not strong enough yet, so Hitler was careful to only push a little at a time.
Rebuilding the German Army and Navy
- The Treaty of Versailles had restricted the German army to 100,000 men.
- Versailles Treaty: Germany banned from having an airforce, tanks or submarines.
- In 1933 Hitler withdrew Germany from the League of Nations.
- In 1935 the Anglo-German Naval Agreement was signed to regulate the size of the German navy in relation to the British navy.
- Britain made the Anglo-German Naval Agreement without consulting France or Italy.
- The Anglo-German Naval Agreement granted Germany the right to expand its navy beyond the limits set by the Treaty of Versailles and gave Hitler confidence.
- In 1935, Germany reintroduced conscription, and the army soon grew beyond its Treaty limits.
- Hitler increased the size of the navy and created an airforce, called the Luftwaffe.
- Britain of France took no steps to halt Germany's dramatic military expansion.
Did You Know?
- The First Reich was the medieval Holy Roman Empire, which lasted until 1806.
- The Second Reich corresponded to the German Empire from 1871-1918.
- By declaring itself the Third Reich, Hitler's Germany (1933-1945) was associating itself with a powerful imperial past.
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Hitler defied the Treaty of Versailles to restore Germany's power lost after First World War. His primary goals included rebuilding the German army and navy, re-occupying the Rhineland, and expanding into a 'greater Germany' for ethnic Germans, known as Lebensraum, under the Third Reich.
