WWII Begins
Defeated
Great Britain's success in the Battle of Britain and the Soviet defense of Russia proved that Hitler's army could be...
1) democracy was being gravely threatened.
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.
Soviet Union
Hitler's invasion of the ______ in June 1941 proved that he would consistently break agreements.
Poland
In 1939, Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression pact in which they agreed to divide up...
2) the invasion of Poland
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
2) rapid invasion by air and land
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
2) annexing Austria and Czechoslovakia
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
3) United States
Which country was the last to join the Allied Powers? 1) Great Britain 2) France 3) United States 4) China
4) He believed that Great Britain and France would choose not to respond to his actions.
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.
1) Their radar equipment was effective.
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.
