1939 Hitler invades Czechoslovakia, von Rippentrop meets Molotov in Moscow, Stalin at parade on Red Square

The transcript discusses Hitler's violation of the Munich Agreement and his expansion into Czechoslovakia and Eastern Europe. It highlights the threat to Polish independence and the potential for conflict involving France and Britain. The surprising Soviet-German Non-Aggression Pact is introduced, revealing strategic moves by both nations. Finally, it covers Germany's justification for invading Poland, using Danzig as a pretext.

What was the Munich Agreement, and how did Hitler violate it?

• An economic agreement with Britain, which Hitler disregarded

• A treaty to form an alliance with Russia, which Hitler broke

• A pact to maintain peace in Europe, which Hitler violated by invading Czechoslovakia

• An agreement to divide Poland, which Hitler ignored

What realization did the leaders of Munich come to after Hitler's actions?

• That Russia would support them in a conflict

• That Germany would not expand further

• That war was inevitable if Polish independence was threatened

• That peace could be achieved through negotiation

Why did the Germans believe that the democracies would not fight?

• Because they had strong military alliances

• Because they thought democracies lacked convictions worth fighting for

• Because they had signed a peace treaty with Germany

• Because they were economically dependent on Germany

What was the significance of the German-Russian treaty announced in August 1939?

• It was a peace treaty with Britain and France

• It was a declaration of war against Poland

• It marked the beginning of a German-Russian alliance

• It was a strategic move to delay conflict between the two nations

What was the German rationale for targeting Danzig?

• To establish a naval base

• To unite all people of German blood

• To create a buffer zone against Russia

• To gain access to natural resources