Question

why did hitler most likely assume he could annex austria and czechoslovakia?

he believed his actions would prove him to be a great leader.

he believed that the third reich was the more powerful government.

he believed he had the right to be as aggressive as he wanted to be.

he believed that great britain and france would choose not to respond to his actions.

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze the context of Hitler's annexation attempts. During the 1930s, Great Britain and France pursued a policy of appeasement, hoping to avoid war by giving in to some of Hitler's demands. Hitler likely assumed they would not respond to his annexation of Austria (Anschluss) and parts of Czechoslovakia (like the Sudetenland) because of this appeasement approach.

• Option 1: Proving himself a great leader was not the primary reason for assuming he could annex—he acted due to perceived lack of resistance, not just self - aggrandizement.
• Option 2: While the Third Reich was powerful, the key factor was the expected inaction of Britain and France, not just internal power.
• Option 3: His belief in aggressive rights was more about ideology, but the practical assumption of no response from major powers was more critical for the annexation plan.
• Option 4: This aligns with the appeasement policy of Britain and France at the time, making it the most likely reason for his assumption.

Answer:

D. He believed that Great Britain and France would choose not to respond to his actions.