1. Column 1 and column 3 each have a word or phrase in them. You have to work out what word or phrase should go in column 2 to connect them. Look at the example above. 123 AirportPlaneHoliday

2. 123 AngloNaval Agreement PolandGermany Destroy Versailles Treaty Lebensraum Versailles TreatyRhineland AustriaGermany Go on then! What are the missing links? If you get any wrong you will be shot! Anschluss, German, GrossDeutschland, de-militarised, Non-aggression Pact

3. Match the Description WORD Appeasement Sudetenland Anschluss Mussolini Munich Description Area of Czechoslovakia with a large number of German speakers Fascist leader of Italy, ally of Hitler Meeting Place where Chamberlain agreed to allow Hitler to have the Sudetenland. Policy of giving in to the demands of an aggressor in order to get peace. Union of Germany and Austria

4. The Nazi Soviet Pact By the end of this lesson you……. Must understand the importance of the USSR in European relations Should be able to say why Hitler and Stalin signed the pact May be able to say why the pact is so important.

5. The Role of the USSR Why was the USSR so important?

6. The Role of the USSR What does this Soviet cartoon tell you about the USSR’s view of Britain and France? USSR Chamberlain and Daladier Western Europe

7. The Role of the USSR What does Low’s cartoon tell you about Britain and France’s view of the Soviet Union?

8. The Role of the USSR Britain and France guaranteed the frontiers of Poland in April 1939 They had no way of protecting Poland from attack The USSR was the only country in a position to help Poland Britain and France began talks with the USSR but Poland was as afraid of Soviet invasion as Nazi invasion! Many people in Britain feared Communism more than Nazism Britain and France showed no urgency in signing a deal with Stalin and he felt that they were trying to direct the Nazis east towards him rather than face them in the west.

9. The Nazi Soviet Pact Why was the pact such a surprise? SURPRISE !!! Lebensraum

10. Why did they sign ? 10 year non aggression pact, Hitler could invade Poland without worrying about the USSR USSR gave Germany raw materials such as cotton, cereals, chemicals, wheat. 10 year non aggression pact. Stalin failed to get a deal with Britain and France and so made one with Hitler to protect the USSR Germany gave USSR military equipment and machinery. Secret protocol: Germany and USSR agreed to divide Poland. Germany to invade from the West and USSR from the East. Both sides gained time from the deal. Hitler intended to attack the USSR eventually. Stalin knew an attack would come.

11. Why was Hitler confident he could take over Poland? I hate you but I will work with you to get part of Poland I hate you but I will work with you to get part of Poland for a buffer zone I will attack you later but I want to keep you quiet for now. I know you will attack me eventually but this deal gives me time to get ready

12. What Is The Message Of This Cartoon ?

14. The Invasion of Poland 1939

15. Consequences of the Nazi Soviet Pact It made an attack on Poland by Hitler inevitable. Hitler had feared Soviet involvement but now knew they would not move against him at this time. Hitler was more confident Britain and France would back down without the USSR as an ally. Britain had lost a potential ally in the USSR, they had been best placed to oppose the invasion and now they would be taking part in it against Poland.

16. The outbreak of war Danzig’s population was over Hitler demands Poland hand over control of April 1939 Hitler believed Britain and France would back down as they had done over British public turns in favour of Hitler.German troops invade Poland 3 rd Sep 1939 declares war on Germany Within four weeks Poland is overrun by Germany and the. hopes that Britain and France will accept his gains and seek peace. He is mistaken Peace USSR Czechoslovakia opposing Hitler 90% German 1 st Sep 1939 Britain Danzig