Joachim von Ribbentrop

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Joachim von Ribbentrop born?April 30, 1893
2. Where was Joachim von Ribbentrop born?Germany
3. What is the career?Businessman, diplomat, and politician
4. What is the date of execution?October 16, 1946
5. Who was Joachim von Ribbentrop?He was a German diplomat who became the Foreign Minister for Nazi Germany and helped make many important decisions before and during World War II.
6. How did he become the Foreign Minister?He started as a businessman who traveled a lot, helped Hitler become Chancellor, then served as ambassador to Britain, and later was chosen as Foreign Minister.

Spheres of Influence: Areas where a powerful country has dominant political or economic control.
Realpolitik: A foreign policy based on practical considerations rather than ideology or ethics.
War Crimes: Violations of the laws of war, such as mistreatment of prisoners or attacks on civilians.
Crimes Against Humanity: Widespread or systematic attacks against a civilian population, including murder and persecution.