Reactions to Anschluss

What was the reaction to Anschluss?

Hitler's actions in Austria - Anschluss broke the Treaty of Versailles, however the reaction of other countries to this event varied.

What was Austria's reaction to Anschluss?

The majority of Austrians were happy about Anschluss. 99 percent voted in favour of it. They too had been affected by the Paris peace settlement and wanted to make Austria great again.

What was the Austrian Jews' reaction to Anschluss?

Austria was home to around 180,000 Jews. As soon as Anschluss happened they faced persecution. Thousands of Austrian Jews fled Austria fearing for their future.

What was Germany's reaction to Anschluss?

Hitler is said to have cried when Anschluss happened. In Germany it was seen as a massive victory and another step towards righting the wrongs of the Treaty of Versailles and making Germany great again.

What was Britain's reaction to Anschluss?

The majority of British people were indifferent to Anschluss they saw Austria and Germany as the same country. Many people believed the Versailles settlement had been too hard on Germany and they did not want to get involved in another war.

What was France's reaction to Anschluss?

France was preoccupied with domestic problems. Two days prior to Anschluss the French government had resigned due to mounting problems of the economic crisis.

What was Czechoslovakia's reaction to Anschluss?

Czechoslovakia was incredibly concerned about Anschluss. Hitler had not hidden his aim of Lebensraum (gaining land in the east), and they knew they would be next. They asked for the support of Britain and France who had agreed to protect them under a previous treaty.