Sweden's neutrality during WW2

• 1. Swedens role duringWW2Made by Anna, Lisa, Sara, Helena and Camilla

2. Per Albin Hansson social democratic prime minister at thetimeSocial democratic government coalition governmentRepresented 227 of 230 seats in the parliament 3. Sweden avoiding German attacks by not helping neighboringcountriesWhy did Sweden want to remain neutral? - had nothing to win on warfare - avoid another famine - export of iron ore to GermanyMajority of the Swedish population were positive to thegovernment- would have been smaller if the people had access to information and debate 4. The Nordic CountriesDuring the War 5. Finland Was attacked by theSoviet Union Received help from Sweden 6. NorwayWas occupied by Germany 7. Germany wanted tocross Sweden withforces and material Policy of concession Engelbrechtdivision,1941 Fear of becominginvolved in the war 8. Not appreciated by the Swedishpopulation Swedens neutrality can be questioned In 1943 the treaty came to an end Swedens relationships were affected 9. 1942 10. Joseph Goebbels 11. The war had an impact on the politics and economySweden had asuccessful ore miningindustry. Sweden prepared by improving the military. 12. The foreign trade was affected by the war.People were given rationcards during the war. 13. The war also had impacts onSwedens relations to othercountries.