World War II Begins

25 August 2022
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In 1939, Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact in which they agreed to divide up .
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Poland
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Which best describes the policy of appeasement followed by Great Britain and France in the 1930s?
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allowing Germany to take aggressive steps in hopes of maintaining peace
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A "blitz" is different from a "blitzkrieg" because only a "blitz"
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relies exclusively on air power.
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What caused Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany in 1939?
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the invasion of Poland
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What is the best definition of a "blitzkrieg"?
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rapid invasion by air and land
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How were Soviet troops different from French and Polish troops?
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Soviet troops refused to retreat or surrender.
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Why did Hitler most likely assume he could annex Austria and Czechoslovakia?
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He believed that Great Britain and France would choose not to respond to his actions.
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Which country was a member of the Axis powers?
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Japan
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Which aggressive action did Germany take in the 1930s?
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annexing Austria and Czechoslovakia
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Hitler was confident about invading Russia because he had recently captured
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France.