History of Vichy France

History of Vichy France

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video discusses the establishment of the Vichy government in France on July 10, 1940, following the approval of a new constitutional law. It covers the period known as the Phoney War, the German invasion of France, and the signing of the armistice in Compiegne Forest. The video also highlights the collaboration of the Vichy government with Nazi Germany and the establishment of the new provisional government of the French Republic in 1944.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event took place on July 10, 1940, in France?

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

The establishment of the Vichy government

The liberation of Paris

The start of the French Revolution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did France declare war on Germany during World War II?

May 10, 1940

August 1, 1939

September 3, 1939

July 10, 1940

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the 'phoney war'?

The code name for the D-Day invasion

The final battle of World War I

A time of minimal military action between France and Germany

A period of intense battles between France and Germany

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event began on May 10, 1940, in France?

The liberation of France

The German invasion of France

The signing of the armistice

The start of the French Revolution

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the armistice between France and Germany signed in 1940?

Compiegne forest

Berlin

Paris

Versailles

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who replaced Paul Reynaud as the leader of France after the armistice?

Louis XIV

Napoleon Bonaparte

Marshal Phillipe Patton

Charles de Gaulle

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What portion of France was designated as unoccupied under the armistice terms?

Three-quarters

Two-fifths

One-half

One-third

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