American Cultures Chapter 14 Study Guide - Part 2

Why were Americans deeply divided over involvement in another war during this time?

• They were eager to expand their territory

• They were fighting the despair of the Great Depression

• They wanted to support European allies at all costs

What did France and Britain realize was necessary to halt Hitler’s armed aggression?

• Negotiation and diplomacy

• Economic sanctions

• Armed defense

Which countries signed an alliance with Poland to guarantee aid if Hitler attacked?

• Great Britain and France

• Germany and Italy

• United States and Soviet Union

What was one of the main agreements in the Nazi-Soviet Pact?

• To not attack each other

• To form a government together

• To support Poland’s independence

Why did Germany want to sign the Nazi-Soviet Pact before invading Poland?

• To avoid a two-front war

• To gain more allies

• To support Poland’s independence

What does the term "Blitzkrieg" mean?

• Lightning war

• Peaceful negotiation

• Naval blockade

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the Blitzkrieg strategy?

• Moving slowly and digging trenches

• Moving fast to get behind enemy lines

• Avoiding the use of vehicles

On what date did Germany unleash the blitzkrieg on Poland, marking the beginning of World War II?

• September 1, 1939

• October 6, 1939

• August 23, 1939

Which two countries declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939?

• Great Britain and France

• USSR and Poland

• Italy and Japan

Who invaded Eastern Poland after Germany's attack on the west?

• USSR

• Italy

• United States