The Nazi–Soviet Pact and Its Terms Flashcards

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What was the Nazi–Soviet Pact?

It was an agreement made in August 1939 in which Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union promised not to attack each other.

When was the Nazi–Soviet Pact signed?

It was signed on 23 August 1939.

What is another name for the Nazi–Soviet Pact, and why is it called that?

It is also called the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact, named after the Soviet foreign minister Molotov and the German foreign minister Ribbentrop who signed it.

What was the main public term of the Nazi–Soviet Pact?

The main public term was a non-aggression agreement, meaning each side promised not to attack the other for 10 years.

What economic or trade term was included in the Nazi–Soviet Pact?

Germany agreed to give the USSR industrial goods, and the Soviet Union agreed to send Germany food and raw materials.

What did the secret part of the Nazi–Soviet Pact say about Poland?

The secret clause said that Germany and the Soviet Union would invade Poland and then divide the country between them.

How did the Nazi–Soviet Pact divide Eastern Europe into spheres of influence?

The secret terms said that the Soviet Union could control eastern Poland and the Baltic states, while Germany could control western Poland and other areas further west.

Why was the Nazi–Soviet Pact a shock to many people in 1939?

It was a shock because Nazi Germany and the communist Soviet Union had been bitter enemies, so people did not expect them to work together.

Why did Hitler agree to the Nazi–Soviet Pact?

Hitler agreed so he could attack Poland without fear of a war with the USSR and so he could avoid fighting a war on two fronts at the same time.

Why did Stalin agree to the Nazi–Soviet Pact?

Stalin agreed to gain time to build up Soviet defences and armed forces, and to gain land in Poland and Eastern Europe while Britain and France failed to offer him a strong alliance.

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