World War II Begins

Hitler was confident about invading Russia because he had recently captured

France.

Why did Hitler most likely assume he could annex Austria and Czechoslovakia?

He believed that Great Britain and France would choose not to respond to his actions.

Which country was a member of the Axis powers?

Japan

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

Poland

How were Soviet troops different from French and Polish troops?

Soviet troops refused to retreat or surrender.

Which best describes the policy of appeasement followed by Great Britain and France in the 1930s?

allowing Germany to take aggressive steps in hopes of maintaining peace

Which aggressive action did Germany take in the 1930s?

annexing Austria and Czechoslovakia

What is the best definition of a "blitzkrieg"?

rapid invasion by air and land

A "blitz" is different from a "blitzkrieg" because only a "blitz"

relies exclusively on air power.

What caused Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany in 1939?

the invasion of Poland