Foreign Policy in Nazi Germany

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Where were the majority of Jews killed during WWII? 
In Eastern Europe
What measures were taken from 1933 to 1935 to pressure German Jews?
Social and economic sanctions were applied
When was the pressure on German Jews paused?
In 1936, during the Olympic Games
How many Jews emigrated between 1933 and November 1938?
150,000 Jews
What happened after Kristallnacht regarding Jewish emigration?
Another 150,000 Jews were estimated to have left
What was the Germans' plan for deporting Jews in 1940?
To deport all of Europe’s Jews to Madagascar
Why was the Madagascar plan abandoned in 1941?
Because British sea power was too great
What significant event followed the abandonment of the Madagascar plan?
The Wannsee Conference, where the "final solution" was discussed
When did the Hossbach conference take place?
On November 5, 1937
Who were the leaders present at the Hossbach conference?
Hitler, Hermann Goering, Werner von Fritsch, Erich Raeder, Werner Von Bloomberg, and Konstantin von Neurath
What was recognized at the Hossbach conference?
Hitler's plans of invading Eastern Europe
What significant pact was formed in January 1934?
A Non-Aggression Pact with Poland
What was the impact of the Non-Aggression Pact with Poland?
It weakened the French security system
What event occurred in July 1934 involving Austrian Nazis?
They assassinated Chancellor Dolfuss
What did Hitler announce about Germany's army in March 1935?
That it would build up to 750,000
What naval agreement did Germany make with Britain?
Germany's Navy had to be 35% of Britain's
When did German troops march into the Rhineland?
In March 1936
What actions did Hitler take in July 1936 regarding Spain?
He sent aid to Franco
What significant pact was signed in November 1936?
The Axis and Anti-Comintern Pact
What was the outcome of the Sudetenland crisis in September 1938?
Sudetenland was given to Germany without war
Who oversaw the transfer of Sudetenland to Germany?
Chamberlain
What happened in March 1939 regarding Czechoslovakia?
Hitler bullied the Czechs into agreeing to the German take-over of Bohemia-Moravia
What pacts were signed in May and August 1939?
The Pact of Steel with Italy and the Nazi-Soviet non-aggression pact
When did Germany invade Poland, marking the start of WWII?
On September 1, 1939
What was the immediate response of the UK and France to Germany's invasion of Poland? 
They declared war on Germany
Who was Count Konstantin von Neurath? 
Foreign Minister from 1932-1938
Why was Count Konstantin von Neurath dismissed in February 1938?
He criticized Hitler’s expansionist plans
What position did von Neurath hold after his dismissal?
Reich Protector of Bohemia-Moravia
Who succeeded Count Konstantin von Neurath as Foreign Minister? 
Joachim von Ribbentrop
What role did Ribbentrop have in 1934?
He was made plenipotentiary for disarmament and extraordinary ambassador
What significant agreement did Ribbentrop negotiate in 1935?
The German-British naval agreement
When was Ribbentrop appointed ambassador to Britain?
In August 1936
What was Ribbentrop's stance regarding the Rome-Berlin-Tokyo Axis?
He was a strong supporter
What decision did the British government make in January 1935 regarding the Rhineland?
They decided it was not vital
What was the British government's approach to negotiations with Hitler?
They favored negotiations due to Hitler’s strong anti-Bolshevik ideas
What military expenditure changes occurred in France between 1930 and 1934?
France cut military expenditures by 17%
What happened on March 3 regarding British support of the Rhineland?
The British refused to give France support
What did Hitler do on March 7 regarding the Reichstag?
He dissolved the Reichstag and asked the public to vote on invading the Rhineland
What percentage of the electorate voted in favor of Hitler's plans?
98.8%
What happened in July 1936 regarding Austria?
An Austro-German agreement saw Germany promise to respect Austrian independence