1. Steps to World War II

When did Hitler rise to power in Germany?

• 1918

• 1929

• 1933

• 1945

What was Hitler's first step towards war?

• Annexation of Austria

• Invasion of Czechoslovakia

• Demanding Sudetenland from Czechoslovakia

• Rebuilding Germany's military

Which agreement did Hitler break when he began to rebuild Germany's military?

• Treaty of Rome

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of London

What was the reason behind Hitler's annexation of Austria?

• To gain control over Austrian natural resources

• To liberate the German-speaking population of Austria

• To achieve political dominance in Europe

• To retaliate against Austria for past grievances

Which country did Hitler demand the Sudetenland from?

• Poland

• Czechoslovakia

• Austria

• Hungary

What was the response of the other European powers to Hitler's demand for the Sudetenland?

• They declared war on Germany

• They agreed to Hitler's demands

• They tried to negotiate with Hitler to avoid war

• They formed a military alliance against Germany

What was the purpose of the non-aggression pact that Hitler signed with the Soviet Union?

• To form a military alliance against other European powers

• To prevent a possible Soviet invasion of Germany

• To establish friendly relations between Germany and the Soviet Union

• To ensure Hitler didn't have to fight a two front war.

What event marked the start of World War II?

• Hitler's invasion of Poland

• Hitler's annexation of Austria

• Hitler's demand for the Sudetenland

• Hitler's signing of the non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union

What was Hitler's ultimate goal in rebuilding Germany's military?

• To defend Germany from potential foreign invasions

• To promote peace and stability in Europe

• To make Germany a dominant military power in Europe

• To dismantle the existing military structure in Germany

What was the outcome of the Munich Conference in 1938?

• Hitler agreed to stop his aggressive expansion in Europe

• The European powers decided to form a united military alliance against Hitler

• The other European powers agreed to let Hitler annex the Sudetenland

• The conference ended in a stalemate, with no agreements reached