Oversimplified: WW2 Part 1

What was Mussolini's original political affiliation before creating Fascism?

• Democracy

• Socialism

• Monarchy

• Anarchism

What did the Treaty of Versailles force Germany to do?

• Form an alliance with Italy

• Pay reparations and reduce its military

• Expand its territory

• Join the League of Nations

Which country did Japan invade after staging an incident in Manchuria?

• The Philippines

• Korea

• China

• Russia

What was the main goal of Hitler's expansionist policy?

• Spread democracy

• Promote peace

• Establish colonies

• Gain Lebensraum

Why did the UK and France declare war on Germany?

• Due to the bombing of London

• After Germany invaded Poland

• When Hitler became Chancellor

• Because of the invasion of Norway

Which two countries invaded Poland in 1939, starting World War II?

• Italy and Japan

• Germany and the Soviet Union

• Japan and the Soviet Union

• Germany and Italy

What was the Phony War?

• A period of intense fighting

• A series of naval battles

• A secret operation by the Allies

• A time when no major military operations occurred in Western Europe

What strategy did Hitler use to quickly defeat France?

• Naval blockade

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Blitzkrieg

• Trench warfare