jan 1, 1935 - January 1935 (Germany) Saar Plebiscite Causes: Saar, a small coal-rich territory was given an opportunity to reunite with Germany after being under French control since 1919. Saar held a plebiscite (poll) in 1935, in hopes to return back to Germany. Effects: The result of the plebiscite was an overwhelming agreement (90.9% of the vote), which was a triumph for Hitler. Saar was eventually returned to Germany, which reinforced Germany's growing power.
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jan 1, 1935
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~ 90 years ago