Summary: Germany violates the Treaty of Versailles by annexing Austria into their control against the direct instructions for Germany not to invade this independent state, resulting in an increase of their global power.

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-->France -- paralyzed by Germany's actions and unprepared by their growth in size; immediately turned to strengthening themselves and seeking support from Britain

-->Italy -- incredibly dependent on German alliance due to their increase in power

-->Britain -- predicted the annexation of Austria; believed no one was there to stop them and that Anschluss was inevitable

Summary: Hitler marches troops into the Rhineland in violation of the Treaty of Versailles and Locarno Treaties without repercussions from Britain or France.

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--> France: not in a position to fight a war; exaggerated the number/strength of German numbers in the Rhineland; looked towards Britain for guidance

--> Britain: in favor of peace with Germany; did not view Germany as a threat and not in a position to fight a successful war

Summary: A Non-Intervention Pact proposed by France was made to avoid any European influence on conflicts of the Spanish Civil War trying to avoid its spread on a global scale. Its failure can be identified through Germany and Italy's obvious support in particular political parties involved in the war.

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--> Britain -- did not want to upset Italy despite their violation of the pact; feared for British businesses in Spain should General Franco lose power

Summary: Following the annexation of Austria, European powers could tell Czechoslovakia was next on Hitler's list of domination due to increased involvement and aggression in this region. The invasion of Czechoslovakia ignited a realization of Hitler's reach and pushed towards the end of appeasement.

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-->France: aware of German aggression in Czechoslovakia but unable to act in defense; following Britain's moves

-->Britain: enraged by Hitler's act of complete oblivion; firmer stance against appeasing Germany any longer

Summary: In the event that Germany decides to invade Poland, an alliance between France, Britain, and the Soviet Union was decided upon despite Britain's hesitance to rely on this partnership.

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--> Britain: incredibly distrusting of the Russians

--> Soviet Union: felt the need to have the military right to intervene with neighboring states if feeling threatened

Summary: Britain guarantees support to Poland as Hitler comes closer to his invasion of this country, while an attempt to diplomacy between Germany and Britain is attempted. Peaceful negotiations are unable to be reached and war is declared on Germany after Hitler invades Poland.

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--> Britain: wanted to reach peace through an ultimatum to Germany; forced to declare war after outright ignorance by Hitler; heavily militarized

--> France: increased military; in a better position for war