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14 History-Return of the Saar
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- 1What year did Hitler claim back the Saar?1935
- 2What happened?In january 1935, there was a PLEBISCITE to decide whether Germany should get the Saar back after 15 years of being under the league's control.
90% voted for Germany to get the Saar back (not the League or France). - 3What is the significance of the Saar returning to Germany?Seen as a victory for Hitler.
Made Hitler more popular in Germany.
It was legal-the plebiscite was held after 15 years just like the Treaty of Versailles stated.