World War II Begins

In the 1930s, Germany first began to expand aggressively by

• invading Russia.

• rebuilding the German military.

• joining German forces with Italy.

• making a pact with China.

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

• He believed his actions would prove him to be a great leader.

• He believed that the Third Reich was the more powerful government.

• He believed he had the right to be as aggressive as he wanted to be.

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

Which country followed a policy of isolationism in the 1930s?

• France

• Great Britain

• Soviet Union

• United States

What is the best definition of a “blitzkrieg”?

• devastating airplane attack

• rapid invasion by air and land

• attack by multiple infantry troops

• destruction of airplanes and tanks

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

• the appeasement policy

• the invasion of Poland

• the nonaggression pact

• the surrender of Poland

Which country was the last to join the Allied Powers?

• Great Britain

• France

• United States

• China

At the beginning of WWII, what action by Winston Churchill influenced Hitler’s strategy?

• Churchill gave inflammatory speeches.

• Churchill prepared for war.

• Churchill refused to negotiate.

• Churchill failed to bargain honestly.

Hitler intended to defeat Great Britain by

• a massive bombing attack.

• an aggressive use of tanks.

• an attack on the air force.

• a mass invasion of troops.

A “blitz” is different from a “blitzkrieg” because only a “blitz”

• targets civilians.

• relies exclusively on air power.

• takes place at great speed.

• destroys large portions of the country.

Why were the British able to win the Battle of Britain?

• Their radar equipment was effective.

• Their leader urged them to keep fighting Germany.

• Their air force was more determined and powerful than Germany’s.

• Their spies kept them informed by sending secret messages.