World War II Foreign Policy Quiz
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What was the policy of Austria joining Germany called?

Anschluss

What did Hitler achieve that even Bismarck couldn't?

Greater German

What was the name of the pact that divided Poland and the Baltic countries?

Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

Who initially thought Hitler opposed the Soviets and adopted an appeasement policy?

<p>England (under Chamberlain's leadership)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to France and England declaring war on Germany?

<p>Declaration of war on Poland</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the three aims of the conservatives mentioned in the text?

<p>end reparations, rearm, and return to diplomatic relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What principle did Hitler use to annex Austria and Poland?

<p>self-determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did international actors avoid intervening with Hitler?

<p>fearing the communist threat in Germany and preferring stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Gleichschaltung policy and who did it suppress?

<p>It suppressed or expelled all opposition from 1933, but limited control continued in military and foreign policy sectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who managed operations in the military field according to the text?

<p>Heinrich Himmler and Goering</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the practice of killing disabled individuals part of?

<p>The killing of 800,000 people in mental hospitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

What policy did Hitler use to achieve the union with Austria?

<p>Anschluss policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What agreement led to a failure due to Hitler's aggressive stance against Catholics in occupied countries?

<p>Concordat agreement with the Vatican</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who controlled society, preventing protests and opposition?

<p>SS and SA units</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event showed that the appeasement policy didn't work?

<p>Hitler entering Czechoslovakia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for international actors avoiding intervening with Hitler?

<p>Fear of the communist threat in Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary strategy pursued by Hitler in foreign policy?

<p>Aggression followed by revisionism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Gleichschaltung policy primarily aimed at achieving?

<p>Suppressing all opposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who managed operations in the military field during Hitler's regime?

<p>Heinrich Himmler and Goering</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the key reason for limited control continuing in military and foreign policy sectors despite the Gleichschaltung policy?

<p>Hitler's appointment of loyal individuals to key positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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