World War II Key Events and Strategies

What was the agreement signed between the Soviet Union and Germany in August 1939?

• A trade agreement for resources

• A military alliance against Western powers

• A non-aggression pact

• An agreement to share military technology

What was the name of the military strategy used by German forces to quickly invade Poland and other European countries?

• Trench warfare

• Naval blockade

• Lightning war

• Guerrilla warfare

Which of the following was NOT a reason the British were able to resist German air attacks during the Battle of Britain?

• The British code-breaking group, Ultra

• The development of radar technology

• High industrial productivity in Britain

• A strong alliance with the United States

After failing to defeat Britain, what was Hitler's next major military objective?

• Invading France again

• Conquering the Soviet Union

• Attacking the United States

• Establishing peace treaties with Allied powers

How did Soviet citizens respond to the German invasion after Stalin reappeared?

• They immediately surrendered to the German forces.

• They joined the German army to fight against Stalin.

• They mounted an amazing resistance against the invaders.

• They fled to Western Europe seeking refuge.

What was a primary goal of Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union during Operation Barbarossa?

• To establish democratic governments in Eastern Europe.

• To colonize Eurasia and rule its inhabitants militarily.

• To form an alliance with the Soviet Union against Western powers.

• To liberate the people of the Soviet Union from communism.

What was the fate of literate captives in German-occupied Central and Eastern Europe?

• They were given leadership roles in the new government.

• They were routinely shot to prevent future resistance.

• They were sent to Germany for re-education.

• They were forced to work as translators for the German army.

What significant factor contributed to the German offensive bogging down in the Soviet Union?

• The Soviet Union received massive aid from the United States.

• The German army ran out of fuel and ammunition.

• The harsh winter weather conditions.

• A sudden peace treaty was signed between Germany and the Soviet Union.

Why was the Battle of Stalingrad considered important by Hitler?

• It was a major agricultural center.

• It was a key industrial city and shipping hub.

• It was the birthplace of a famous German general.

• It had large oil reserves.

When and where did the Allied forces launch a major cross-channel invasion of France?

• May 1943, at Dunkirk

• August 1944, at Calais

• June 1944, at Normandy

• September 1943, at Marseille