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Hypothetically, if the signatories of the Kellogg-Briand Pact had possessed and exercised a credible, pre-emptive enforcement mechanism, which counterfactual scenario is least likely to have transpired, considering the Pact's original intent and the subsequent documented timeline of pre-war aggression?
Hypothetically, if the signatories of the Kellogg-Briand Pact had possessed and exercised a credible, pre-emptive enforcement mechanism, which counterfactual scenario is least likely to have transpired, considering the Pact's original intent and the subsequent documented timeline of pre-war aggression?
- The invasion of Poland in September 1939 would have been delayed indefinitely due to Germany's compliance with the Kellogg-Briand pact.
- The Anglo-German Naval Agreement of June 1935 would have been superseded by multilateral naval disarmament talks, altering the balance of power.
- The remilitarization of the Rhineland in March 1936 would have been met with immediate, unified economic sanctions, deterring further territorial expansion.
- The Anschluss with Austria in March 1938 would have proceeded without resistance, as the pact primarily addressed military aggression and not political unions. (correct)
Given the geopolitical landscape of the late 1930s, the Anti-Comintern Pact's primary function was to serve as a genuine deterrent against Soviet expansionism rather than as a veiled instrument for solidifying an alliance among revisionist powers seeking to destabilize the existing international order.
Given the geopolitical landscape of the late 1930s, the Anti-Comintern Pact's primary function was to serve as a genuine deterrent against Soviet expansionism rather than as a veiled instrument for solidifying an alliance among revisionist powers seeking to destabilize the existing international order.
False (B)
Articulate the most significant diplomatic vulnerability created by the Nazi-Soviet Pact for the Allied powers, taking into account not only the immediate strategic realignments but also the long-term implications for coalition cohesion and post-war geopolitical structuring.
Articulate the most significant diplomatic vulnerability created by the Nazi-Soviet Pact for the Allied powers, taking into account not only the immediate strategic realignments but also the long-term implications for coalition cohesion and post-war geopolitical structuring.
The Nazi-Soviet Pact eliminated the immediate prospect of a two-front war for Germany, allowing concentrated aggression in Western Europe, and sowed deep distrust between the Western Allies and the Soviet Union, complicating post-war cooperation and contributing to the onset of the Cold War.
The strategic miscalculation inherent in the Munich Agreement stemmed primarily from the Allied powers' underestimation of ______'s broader geopolitical ambitions beyond the Sudetenland, effectively enabling further unchecked aggression.
The strategic miscalculation inherent in the Munich Agreement stemmed primarily from the Allied powers' underestimation of ______'s broader geopolitical ambitions beyond the Sudetenland, effectively enabling further unchecked aggression.
Match each pre-World War II agreement or event with its primary strategic implication regarding the balance of power and the likelihood of armed conflict:
Match each pre-World War II agreement or event with its primary strategic implication regarding the balance of power and the likelihood of armed conflict:
Flashcards
Locarno Pact
Locarno Pact
A series of agreements signed in 1925 to secure post-war territorial settlements and normalize relations with Germany.
Kellogg-Briand Pact
Kellogg-Briand Pact
A 1928 agreement renouncing war as an instrument of national policy, seeking peaceful means for resolving international disputes.
Anglo-German Naval Agreement
Anglo-German Naval Agreement
An agreement in 1935 that allowed Germany to rebuild its navy, within limits, signaling a move away from the Treaty of Versailles.
Munich Agreement
Munich Agreement
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Nazi-Soviet Pact
Nazi-Soviet Pact
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Study Notes
- Series of key events that escalated tensions and led to World War II
Locarno Pact – October 1925
- Several European powers mutually guaranteed peace in Western Europe's.
Kellogg-Briand Pact – August 1928
- International agreement in which signatory states promised not to use war to resolve disputes or conflicts.
Göring revealed the Luftwaffe – March 1935
- Hermann Göring publicly revealed the existence of the Luftwaffe, violating the Treaty of Versailles.
Hitler announces rearmament – March 1935
- Hitler announced Germany would rearm, further defying the Treaty of Versailles.
Anglo-German Naval Agreement – June 1935
- Germany was allowed to build a navy up to 35% of the size of the British Royal Navy.
Remilitarization of the Rhineland – March 1936
- German troops moved into the Rhineland, which had been demilitarized by the Treaty of Versailles.
Rome-Berlin Axis – October 1936
- Alliance was formed between Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.
Anti-Comintern Pact – November 1936
- Germany and Japan signed an agreement directed against the Communist International (Comintern).
Italy joins Anti-Comintern Pact – 1937
- Italy joined the Anti-Comintern Pact, strengthening the alliance against communism.
Anschluss with Austria – March 1938
- Germany annexed Austria, a move forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles.
Munich Agreement – September 1938
- Britain and France agreed to allow Germany to annex the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia.
Hitler occupies Czechoslovakia – March 1939
- Hitler violated the Munich Agreement by occupying the remainder of Czechoslovakia.
Pact of Steel – May 1939
- Military and political alliance was formed between Germany and Italy.
Nazi-Soviet Pact – August 1939
- Non-aggression pact was made between Germany and the Soviet Union.
Invasion of Poland – September 1939
- Germany invaded Poland, which triggered declarations of war by France and the United Kingdom.
Britain and France declare war on Germany – September 1939
- Marked the beginning of World War II.
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Description
A summary of key events, treaties, and aggressive actions that contributed to the escalation of tensions and the eventual outbreak of World War II. Events include the Locarno Pact, Kellogg-Briand Pact, German rearmament, remilitarization of the Rhineland.
