The Rhineland (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did Hitler become German chancellor?
In which year did Hitler become German chancellor?
1933
On what date did German troops march into the Rhineland?
On what date did German troops march into the Rhineland?
March 7, 1936
Which treaty did Hitler violate by sending forces into the Rhineland?
Which treaty did Hitler violate by sending forces into the Rhineland?
Treaty of Versailles
Approximately how many German troops entered the Rhineland?
Approximately how many German troops entered the Rhineland?
22,000
Which French region did the Rhineland border?
Which French region did the Rhineland border?
Alsace-Lorraine
What did Hitler use to justify his reoccupation of the Rhineland?
What did Hitler use to justify his reoccupation of the Rhineland?
Franco-Soviet Pact
What did Hitler's policy of Lebensraum mean?
What did Hitler's policy of Lebensraum mean?
Acquiring territory from neighbours
Why did Britain show sympathy toward Germany's actions in the Rhineland?
Why did Britain show sympathy toward Germany's actions in the Rhineland?
They believed Hitler was justified
What domestic situation prevented France from responding forcefully?
What domestic situation prevented France from responding forcefully?
National elections
Why did German generals advise against the Rhineland operation?
Why did German generals advise against the Rhineland operation?
Military too weak to defend if opposed
Which alliance formed as a result of the Rhineland crisis?
Which alliance formed as a result of the Rhineland crisis?
Rome-Berlin Axis
What had the Treaty of Versailles prohibited in the Rhineland?
What had the Treaty of Versailles prohibited in the Rhineland?
Troops, weapons & fortifications