The Nonaggression Pact Of 1934: The Persecution Of The German Minority

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All in all, the treatment of the German minority was a reflection of the Polish-German relations. Therefore, shortly after World War I, the German minority was integrated. The Nonaggression Pact of 1934 caused a forced assimilation. In 1939, the political situation worsened and the oppression and persecution of the German minority was at a zenith. Overall, there was an incline in oppression and persecution of the German minority towards the year 1939.

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Firstly, doing my research on the question of my Historical Investigation, it was challenging to find appropriate sources that fit my source best. Additionally, the content of my sources was very broad and included many details. I had to highlight only the most relevant aspects and

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