Rhineland - glossary

what does appeasement mean?

• Pacifying, seeking to calm down an angry opponent by giving in to some or all of their demands

• Pacifying, seeking to be neutral by not responding to any opponent.

• Escalating a conflict by neglecting an opponents demands

What is a peace treaty?

• a verbal agreement among friendly nations, not to declare war

• a written agreement between nations, to collaborate during an upcoming war

• a document signed by victors and losers of a war, on what shall happen after the war

What is a Plebiscite?

• A conference
• A region of the Saarland
• An amount of compensation (£)
• A vote

How many years had France been given the Saarland by the Treaty of Versailles?

• 5 years
• 10 years
• 15 years
• 20 years

What % of Saarlanders voted to return to Germany?

• 60%
• 70%
• 80%
• 90%

Why was Hitler not stopped from taking back the Saarland?

• He was too strong
• Britain and France were distracted
• Hitler had won the vote fairly, it's what people wanted
• He did it in secret so no-one knew

What had the Treaty of Versailles and the Locarno Treaty said about the Rhineland

• It was to be taken off Germany
• It would be given to France for 15 years
• It was demilitarised but still part of Germany
• The treaties said nothing about it

What does Hitler order his Generals when they march into the Rhineland?

• Take it at any cost!
• Attack the French regardless!
• If the French try and stop you, retreat.
• Walk don't run!

Why is Hitler not stopped from breaking the rules?

• He was too strong
• He acted in secret
• He was marching into his own backyard (the Rhineland was part of Germany)
• the League of Nations approved the move.

Why does the Rhineland lead to World War Two?

• Britain and France fight Hitler to stop him remilitarising the Rhineland
• It was the point he could have been stopped but isn't