Conflict and Tension 1918-1939Diagram

Hitler's Steps to War 1933-1939

Part of Steps to War — GCSE History

This diagram covers Hitler's Steps to War 1933-1939 within Steps to War for GCSE History. Revise Steps to War in Conflict and Tension 1918-1939 for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 4 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 2 of 10 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

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Section 2 of 10

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8 questions

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📊 Hitler's Steps to War 1933-1939

Each success emboldened the next step — a pattern of escalation

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Setting the Scene The Steps to War — Timeline Why Did This Happen?Key Terms

Practice Questions for Steps to War

In which year did Hitler remilitarise the Rhineland?

A. 1933
B. 1936
C. 1938
D. 1939

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What was the result of the rigged plebiscite held after the Anschluss in March 1938?

A. 51% voted in favour of union with Germany
B. 75% voted in favour of union with Germany
C. 88% voted in favour of union with Germany
D. 99.7% voted in favour of union with Germany

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Quick Recall Flashcards

Rhineland remilitarisation date?

March 7, 1936 — Hitler's biggest gamble, democracies did nothing

Anschluss date and result?

March 1938 — Austria united with Germany. 99.7% rigged plebiscite.

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Setting the Scene

The Steps to War — Timeline