WWII Begins

What caused Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany in 1939? 1) the appeasement policy 2) the invasion of Poland 3) the nonaggression pact 4) the surrender of Poland

Hitler's invasion of France meant that 1) democracy was being gravely threatened. 2) totalitarianism was a viable form of government. 3) he now could turn his attention to countries in Eastern Europe. 4) he had gained sufficient power to force Allied Powers to surrender.

Why did Hitler most likely assume he could annex Austria and Czechoslovakia? 1) He believed his actions would prove him to be a great leader. 2) He believed that the Third Reich was the more powerful government. 3) He believed he had the right to be as aggressive as he wanted to be. 4) He believed that Great Britain and France would choose not to respond to his actions.

What is the best definition of a "blitzkrieg"? 1) devastating airplane attack 2) rapid invasion by air and land 3) attack by multiple infantry troops 4) destruction of airplanes and tanks

Great Britain's success in the Battle of Britain and the Soviet defense of Russia proved that Hitler's army could be...

In 1939, Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact in which they agreed to divide up...

Why were the British able to win the Battle of Britain? 1) Their radar equipment was effective. 2) Their leader urged them to keep fighting Germany. 3) Their air force was more determined and powerful than Germany's. 4) Their spies kept them informed by sending secret messages.

Hitler's invasion of the ______ in June 1941 proved that he would consistently break agreements.

Which aggressive action did Germany take in the 1930s? 1) invading Great Britain 2) annexing Austria and Czechoslovakia 3) attacking Pearl Harbor 4) invading China

Which country was the last to join the Allied Powers? 1) Great Britain 2) France 3) United States 4) China