Why did Hitler feel justified in taking over Austria?

Answer 1

Hitler took over Austria in 1938 because many links were shared between Germany. He created an 'Anschluss' with Austria. Hitler also was born in Austria and this made him want Austria. Hitler also had the idea of 'Lebensraum' or Living room/space in which he gelt was needed, so he took Austria. Austria did not really mind this as it had economic problems within from being separated from Germany previously.

If you are in PA Cyber it is because Hitler believed in uniting the German-speaking peoples of Europe. And that can be found on page 828 of your textbook... =D

Also, he tried to take over Austria in 1934 but was stopped by Mussolini. When Hitler allied with him, he was able to take over Austria without interference! (Sarah)

Austrians are Ethnic Germans.

Answer 2

In his political work Mein Kampf Hitler called for a reunification of Austria and Germany in 1925, arguing that Asutria was part of the German nation.

Until 1806, Austria had been part of the first German empire (Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation). Following the break-up of the empire at the hands of Napoleon, Austria was excluded from the second German empire (founded 1871) by Prussia.

Following the break-up of the the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918, the Austrian states of Tyrol and Salzburg voted overwhelmingly (98.8% and 99.3% respectively) in 1921 to be integrated into Germany (the "Weimar Republic"), however, threats by the Allies, especially France and more importantly, the threat of economic and financial sanctions put an end to any further Austrian attempts to be reunited with Germany.

Prior to 1933, ALL Austrian parties, with the exception of the Austrian Communist Party (KPÖ) argued for integration into the German state.

Answer 3

Hitler's first territorial aim was to unite all Germans in a single Reich. Europes second largest German speaking nation was Austria, Hitler had to annexe Austria to gain crediblity for his unity aim. Austria offered no military resistance so historians describe it as an annexation rather than an invasion.

Answer 4

In March of 1938, the German annexation (or, 'Anschluss') of the independent nation of Austria was completed. This seizure was desired by Hitler, also by many within Austria, for the sake of uniting Germanic peoples in Europe under one flag, which would ostensibly provide greater strength to the same both domestically and otherwise.

Answer 5

Because the Austrians were also a German-speaking people who identified with Germany and its cause (bringing together all the German-speakers into the same German "homeland"). When German troops invaded Austria, they were welcomed by crowds of Austrians who offered them gifts and flowers.

Answer 6

Hitler's first territorial aim was to unite all Germans in a single Reich. Europes second largest German speaking nation was Austria, Hitler had to annexe Austria to gain crediblity for his unity aim.

Austria offered no military resistance so historians describe it as an annexation rather than an invasion.

Answer 7

I think Hitler invaded Austria due to him not being born in Germany, he invaded so he couldn't be deported in case he was overthrown.

Answer 8

Wanted to expand germany