World War II 1939-1945

What German territory did Hitler FIRST send troops in 1936? It was a former DMZ and troops there violated the Treaty of Versailles?

• Rhineland
• Sudetenland
• Austria
• Poland

When Hitler demanded the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia, what was the reaction of Britain and France?

• They gave Hitler what he wanted with the hopes that peace in Europe would be maintained.
• They met with Hitler in Berlin and told him that they would defend Czechoslovakia.
• They teamed up with the US to pressure on Hitler to remain out of the Sudetenland.
• They tried to get Stalin to attack Hitler from the east.

What did European nations believe would be the results of their policy of appeasement?

• Protection of weaker nations in Europe.
• Peace and stability in Europe
• A stronger League of Nations
• A larger military presence in the Rhineland

What policy did the United States pursue during the 1930's as troubles began in Europe?

• Appeasement of Hitler
• Neutrality towards all countries.
• Arming for war
• Expanding trade with Germany

Also known as lightning war, this tactic used both aircraft and armor to quickly overwhelm the enemy.

• nonagression pact
• blitzkrieg
• phony war
• radar
• Enigma

The Winter of 1939 - 1940 where no land battles took place, and was also known in some circles as sitzkrieg or the sitting war.

• nonagression pact
• blitzkrieg
• phony war
• radar
• Enigma

He was the prime minister of Great Britain during World War II and promised the British that they would never surrender.

• Winston Churchill
• Erwin Rommel
• Dunkirk
• Maginot Line

This was the beach where 338,000 battle-weary soldiers were rescued by the Royal Navy and ships of all kinds back to Britain and safety.

• Winston Churchill
• Erwin Rommel
• Dunkirk
• Maginot Line

When did World War II begin?

• September 1, 1939
• When the Germans invaded Poland
• After the Germans invaded the Soviet Union
• October 7, 1941

What tactic did the Nazis use when they invaded Poland?

• Blitzkrieg
• Sitzkrieg
• The Phony War
• The Maginot Line Gambit