German newspaper headlines condemning Chamberlain, and the German invasion of Denmark, April 9, 1940

The transcript discusses a peace offer made by the leader to the Western powers, which was rejected as a sign of weakness. In response, the opponents aimed to establish new military areas in Scandinavia. To counter this, on April 19, 1940, German troops preemptively occupied Denmark and Norway.

What was the Western powers' reaction to the leader's peace proposal?

• They interpreted it as a sign of weakness and rejected it.

• They saw it as a sign of strength.

• They accepted it immediately.

• They ignored it completely.

What was the opponents' strategy in Scandinavia?

• To strengthen their defenses.

• To retreat from the region.

• To negotiate peace.

• To establish new staging areas.

On what date did the leader act to counter the opponents' plans in Scandinavia?

• April 19, 1940

• May 1, 1940

• March 15, 1940

• June 10, 1940

How much earlier did German troops occupy Denmark and Norway than planned?

• Fifteen hours earlier

• Ten hours earlier

• Twenty hours earlier

• Five hours earlier

Which countries were occupied by German troops in the preemptive action?

• Estonia and Latvia

• Sweden and Finland

• Iceland and Greenland

• Denmark and Norway