Describe The Nazi-Soviet pact. Explain why relations between Britain and Germany changed in 1939

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A) Give one reason why the Germans hated the treaty of Versailles

One reason why the Germans hated the Treaty of Versailles was because teir economy was destroyed by the terms. The League of Nations demanded reparations of £6,600 million, this meant Germany's economy collapsed as they printed more money, thus leading to hyperinflation.

B) Briefly describe the key features of the Nazi-Soviet Pact

One key feature of the Nazi-Soviet Pact was the division of Poland. The Soviet Union saw the Pact as a chance to gain territory. It also meant that they were less likely to be weakened by the coming war. Thus they signed the Pact in the hope that their alliance with Germany would bring them a certain amount of prosperity.

Another key feature was that the Soviet Union needed time to prepare their army for the oncoming war with Germany. The Pact meant that Germany would form an alliance with the Soviet Union; this ensured that there would be no war between the two countries and the USSR's economy would not be affected. In addition the Soviet Union could count on the fact that they would, initially, not have to defend