In 1933, Hitler announced that Germany would rearm itself in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. His first alliance was the Rome-Berlin Axis with Italy in 1936. This brought the two fascist states together. The Anti-Comintern Pact in 1937 saw Germany and Japan pledge to stop the spread of communism. Hitler annexed Austria in 1938 despite protests. He then invaded the Sudetenland with the appeasement of Britain, France, and Italy at the Munich Conference. Germany and the Soviet Union shocked the world with their non-aggression pact in 1939 before Germany invaded Poland, starting World War II.

1. Chapter 21-2 Around the RoomIn 1933 what did Hitler announced he would do? What did his announcement violate?

2. In 1939 Hitler announced that he would rearm Germany. He also took Germany out of the League of Nations. Hitler’s actions were a direct violation of the Treaty of Versailles

3. What was Hitler’s first alliance? What was it called and with whom did he form it? Why were these two countries attracted to each other?Hitler’s first alliance was the Rome-Berlin Axis. This alliance was formed with Mussolini and Italy and these two countries were attracted to each other because they both were fascist states. What was the Anti-Comintern Pact?The Anti-Comintern Pact was a pledge between Japan and Germany agreeing that they would work together to stop the spread of communism. Why did the German army march into Austria?A Nazi party had formed in Austria and there was outside pressure from Hitler and Mussolini to allow Nazi party members in Austria’s government cabinet. Austria and Germany had an agreement on union but when the Austrian chancellor suggested that the people vote on the issue Hitler decided to take Austria using force.In 1938 what did Hitler declare on the state of Austria? How did the League of Nations, France, and Great Britain react?In March of 1938 Hitler declared Austria a part of their Third Reich. The Treaty of Versailles forbid a union between Germany and Austria. France and Great Britain did nothing more then send protests to Hitler, which he ignored. The League of Nations took no action.Why did Hitler invade the Sudetenland?More then 3 million Germans lived in the Sudetenland. The Czech government tried to protect their rights, but were unable to because many wanted union with Germany. As a result the Nazi party gained strength in the area and riots broke out. After riots in September 1938 the area was put under martial law. As a result Hitler announced he would protect the Germans living in the area and that he would invade and annex the Sudetenland.Define appeasement.The policy of trying to keep the peace by accepting some of the demands of the aggressor.What was the result of the Munich Conference? What countries attended?Germany- Hitler, Great Britain- Neville Chamberlain, France- Edouard Daladier, and Italy- Mussolini. Chamberlain and Daladier accepted Hitler’s demand that the Sudetenland be joined with Germany. They accepted Germany’s demands because they knew their countries were not prepare for war. What country did Italy take in April 1939? How did the League of Nations respond? Italy took Albania and the League of Nations failed to do anything. The complete helplessness in the face of aggression was obvious.How did Great Britain and France prepare for war after Hitler took over Czechoslovakia?