World War II Key Events and Concepts

Why were people in Germany unhappy after World War I?

• They had too much food.

• They were forced to pay money and give up land.

• They won the war.

• They had a strong economy.

What did Hitler promise to do?

• Make Germany weaker.

• Start a new war immediately.

• Make Germany strong again.

• Give up more land.

What is appeasement?

• A type of food.

• A decision to give in to avoid conflict.

• A new law.

• A peace treaty.

Why do you think Britain and France didn’t fight back right away?

• They wanted to start a war.

• They were not aware of the situation.

• They didn’t want to start another war.

• They were allies with Germany.

What does "blitzkrieg" mean?

• Slow and steady war

• Lightning war

• Peaceful negotiation

• Defensive strategy

Why was blitzkrieg a good tactic?

• It was slow and predictable

• It allowed for peaceful resolutions

• It was quick and powerful

• It involved long-term planning

How did Germany surprise France in 1940?

• By attacking from the sea

• By going through Belgium

• By using airplanes only

• By building a stronger wall

What does it mean to go around your enemy?

• To attack directly

• To avoid confrontation

• To bypass their defenses

• To negotiate peace

What helped Britain fight off Germany?

• Radar

• Tanks

• Submarines

• Artillery

Why did Hitler give up attacking Britain?

• The British people did not give up

• The German planes ran out of fuel

• The weather was too bad

• The British had more soldiers