Hitler's Rise and the Munich Agreement

Hitler's plan to expand Germany's territory by force, focusing on acquiring "living space" in Eastern Europe.

The policy of giving in to an aggressor's demands to avoid conflict, often used to describe the West's response to Hitler's actions.

A fortified line of defensive structures built along the French-German border to protect France from invasion.

An agreement between Britain and France allowing Germany to take over the Sudetenland, a region in Czechoslovakia with a German-speaking population.

The reintroduction of mandatory military service in Germany, a direct violation of the Treaty of Versailles.

The alliance formed between Germany, Italy, and Japan, sharing a common goal of expansion and dominance.

The region along the German-French border, established as a demilitarized zone by the Treaty of Versailles, which Hitler reoccupied in 1936.

The annexation of Austria by Germany in 1938, marking a significant step in Hitler's expansionist agenda.

The Treaty that ended World War I, imposing harsh terms on Germany, including territorial losses and disarmament.

A country's policy of avoiding involvement in international affairs, especially through war or alliances.

The agreement between Britain and France to defend Poland against German aggression, signed in 1939. It triggered the start of World War II when Germany invaded Poland.

The agreement between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, signed in 1939, which divided Poland between the two powers and allowed Germany to invade Poland without Soviet intervention. It was a non-aggression pact.

A war fought on two fronts, meaning fighting enemies on both sides of a country. This was what Hitler wanted to avoid.

The German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, marked the beginning of World War II.

The period between the end of World War I and the beginning of World War II, characterized by political and economic instability, fascism's rise, and growing tensions in Europe.

A system of government in which the state controls all aspects of life, including the economy, education, and culture. In Germany, the Nazis established a totalitarian regime based on extreme nationalism, anti-Semitism, and militarism.

An ideology that glorifies the nation and emphasizes national unity and strength, often at the expense of other nations. It was a key element of Nazi ideology and led to Germany pursuing aggressive expansionist policies.

The rejection of reason, logic, and tradition in favor of emotional appeal, instinct, and action. It was a powerful force in Nazi Germany and was often used to justify militarism and aggression.