Question

which best explains why many people in austria supported german annexation?
many austrians were of german descent.
many austrians wanted protection from germany.
many austrians favored appeasing germany.
many austrians respected german leadership.

Explanation:

Austria and Germany share strong ethnic and cultural ties, with a large portion of Austrians being ethnically German and speaking the same language. This shared cultural and ethnic identity was a core reason many Austrians supported the 1938 annexation (Anschluss). The other options are less accurate: protection was not a primary motivator, appeasement was a policy of other nations not Austrian public support, and respect for German leadership was not the main driver compared to shared descent.

Answer:

Many Austrians were of German descent.