World War Strategies and Decisions

What was the primary reason Germany invaded France through Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands during WWII?

• To stretch French forces and bypass fortifications

• To avoid British intervention

• To capture the Dutch royal family

• To establish naval bases

What change in military strategy did Germany make after 1905?

• They decided to attack Russia first

• They planned to invade through Switzerland

• They chose to focus on defeating France before Russia

• They decided to avoid conflict with Britain

Why did Germany believe it was unnecessary to invade the Netherlands during WWI?

• They had a strong alliance with the Netherlands

• They underestimated the Belgian resistance

• They wanted to avoid additional paperwork

• They feared Dutch military strength

How did Germany's relationship with the Dutch royal family influence their decision during WWI?

• It led to a formal alliance

• It caused diplomatic tensions

• It resulted in a trade embargo

• It discouraged Germany from invading the Netherlands

What was a key economic reason for Germany not invading the Netherlands in WWI?

• To maintain a neutral trade route

• To avoid British naval blockades

• To prevent Dutch economic collapse

• To secure Dutch military support