World War II Begins 2

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The Maginot Line effectively protected the French from the German attack.

False

system of underground fortifications built by France for protection against Germany

Maginot Line

German fortifications along the nation's western border

Siegfried Line

German word meaning lightning war; swift, violent attack

blitzkrieg

The German invasion of the Soviet Union ______. ended quickly with a German victory was part of Hitler's plan to gain "living space" violated the terms of the Nazi-Soviet Pact resulted in the capture of Moscow

was part of Hitler's plan to gain "living space" violated the terms of the Nazi-Soviet Pact

What happened at Dunkirk? Allied troops were evacuated to Great Britain. German troops were stopped by the severe winter. Allied troops broke through the Siegfried Line.

Allied troops were evacuated to Great Britain.

Great Britain, France, and the countries that would eventually join them in World War II, including the United States, the Soviet Union, China, and others

Allies

Why were the first few months of World War II called the "phony war"? No one had announced a declaration of war. Little fighting occurred between Germany and the Allies. Nations had not mobilized for war.

Little fighting occurred between Germany and the Allies.

Why was the Battle of Britain a failure for Germany? German bombers failed to hit their targets. The bombing raids failed to destroy the morale of the British people. German pilots refused to carry out their missions.

The bombing raids failed to destroy the morale of the British people.

Which of the following describes German blitzkrieg tactics? trench warfare submarine warfare naval battles air attacks, tanks, infantry units

air attacks, tanks, infantry units

Under the terms of the Nazi-Soviet Pact, Germany and the Soviet Union agreed ______. not to go to war against each other to divide Poland between them to sign peace treaties with Great Britain to attack North Africa

not to go to war against each other to divide Poland between them


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