WWII Test (Based on Notes and Booklet Questions)

Why did Hitler invade Poland in 1939?

• To fulfill a promise

• To regain German territory given to Poland in 1919

• To test new military strategies

• To form an alliance with Poland

What was the German military strategy that invaded France in 1940?

• Trench Warfare

• Maginot Line Defense

• Blitzkrieg

• Guerrilla Warfare

Which country's army collapsed into panic after the German Blitzkrieg in 1940?

• Britain

• France

• Canada

• Poland

What event marked a turning point in the Battle of Britain?

• The fall of France

• The evacuation of Dunkirk

• The successful defense by the RAF

• The German invasion of Russia

What major mistake did Hitler make in 1941 that led to the USSR joining the Allies?

• Invasion of France

• Invasion of Italy

• Invasion of the USSR

• Invasion of Poland

What was the significance of the Battle of Midway in 1942?

• It marked the beginning of the war

• It was a decisive victory for the Axis powers

• It weakened the American navy

• It turned the tide in the Pacific in favor of the Allies

Who was Tommy Prince, and what was his role in WWII?

• A German military leader

• A Canadian code talker

• A British politician

• An American pilot

What advantage did indigenous Code talkers provide to the Allies in WWII?

• Unbreakable secret messages

• Advanced weaponry

• Spy networks

• Superior intelligence

What event marked the beginning of the liberation of France from German occupation in 1944?

• The Invasion of Normandy (D-Day)

• The Battle of Stalingrad

• The Dieppe Raid

• The Battle of El Alamein

What was the role of the BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Plan) during WWII?

• A military offensive strategy

• A pilot training school in Canada

• A diplomatic alliance

• A secret code-breaking program