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The international response to German, Italian and Japanese aggression: the Rhineland Crisis; the Anschluss; the Spanish Civil War; Italy and Albania; war in China; alliances amongst the aggressors.
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The coming of war, 1935–1941
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The international response to German, Italian and Japanese aggression: the Rhineland Crisis; the Anschluss; the Spanish Civil War; Italy and Albania; war in China; alliances amongst the aggressors
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Quick student answer
What was the primary reason for the remilitarization of the Rhineland by Germany in 1936?
Direct answer
The primary reason for the remilitarization of the Rhineland was to test the resolve of France and Britain.
Key terms
- Appeasement: The policy of making concessions to dictatorial powers to avoid conflict, notably practiced by Britain and France towards Hitler.
- Collective Security: An arrangement where nations agree to take collective action to prevent aggression, which failed during the interwar period.
Common trap
Confusing the causes of the Spanish Civil War: Acknowledge the significant foreign involvement and ideological battles that influenced the conflict.
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