MWH Module 7 Section #1 Bellwork

What was one major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

• It led to Germany gaining territory in Africa

• It allowed Germany to keep its military power

• It caused resentment and economic hardship in Germany

• It formed alliances between Germany and the U.S.

Match each phase of Blitzkrieg to its correct description.

• Phase 3

• Tanks

• Phase 2

• Air raids

• Phase 1

• Soldiers (Infantry)

The German tactic known as ​ (a)   translates to “Lightning War” and involved rapid and overwhelming attacks.

• Blitzkrieg
• Trench Warfare
• Cold War
• Appeasement

Categorize each item as a Blitzkrieg Tactic or Allied Response.

Groups:

(a) Blitzkrieg Tactic

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(b) Allied Response

• Sudden air raids

• Tank invasions through flat terrain

• Evacuation of troops from Dunkirk

• Scrambling to create new defenses

Arrange the invasions in the correct chronological order.

• Invasion of Belgium

• Invasion of Poland

• Invasion of France

“Though officially independent, the government cooperated with German demands, compromising French sovereignty.”

Excerpt from a summary analysis of Vichy France's political status during World War II, based on the policies of Marshal Philippe Pétain’s regime (circa 1940–1944).

What does this description suggest about Vichy France?

• It collaborated with Nazi Germany

• It remained fully democratic

• It resisted German occupation with force

• It became a communist state

Captain Renault: “I blow with the wind, and the prevailing wind happens to be from Vichy.”

Dialogue between Captain Renault and Major Strasser in Casablanca (dir. Michael Curtiz, Warner Bros., 1942).

What does this quote suggest about Captain Renault’s attitude—and by extension, the Vichy government’s stance—during WWII?

• He is committed to democratic values above all else

• He opposes the influence of Nazi Germany

• He refuses to cooperate with Vichy policies

• He adapts his loyalties based on who holds power

Why did people turn to strong leaders during hard times in the 1930s?

• They hoped strong leaders would restore pride and fix the economy

• They wanted to expand into other nations

• They believed war would solve their problems

• They had no knowledge of democratic governments

Sort each group as Vichy France or The French Resistance.

Groups:

(a) Vichy France

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(b) The French Resistance

• Aided Allied forces in secret

• Based in the unoccupied zone of southern France

• Underground sabotage and intelligence

• Cooperated with Nazi rule

What was the significance of the Invasion of Poland in 1939?

• It caused the U.S. to enter the war

• It led to the creation of the United Nations

• It marked the beginning of WWII in Europe

• It was the last Allied victory before Germany surrendered