The Anschluss (1938) refers to the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany, marking a significant step towards Adolf Hitler’s goal of creating a Greater German Reich.
The Ostend Manifesto (1854) Explained
The Ostend Manifesto was a controversial document that advocated for the acquisition of Cuba by the United States in 1854.
The Teller Amendment (1898) Explained
The Teller Amendment (1898) was a legislative measure that declared the United States would not annex Cuba after the Spanish-American War.
The Munich Agreement (1938) Explained
The Munich Agreement (1938) was a failed attempt to appease Nazi Germany by allowing it to annex parts of Czechoslovakia, ultimately leading to the outbreak of World War II.
Occupation of the Baltic states Explained
The occupation of the Baltic states refers to the Soviet Union’s annexation and control of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania during and after World War II.