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A “blitz” is different from a “blitzkrieg” because only a “blitz”

A
relies exclusively on air power.
B
destroys large portions of the country.
C
takes place at great speed.
D
targets civilians.
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Which country was a member of the Axis powers?

A
Austria
B
Czechoslovakia
C
Soviet Union
D
Japan
3

In 1940, Hitler indicated his switch to military conquest rather than annexation by invading

A
Turkey and Sweden.
B
Poland and Russia.
C
Austria and Czechoslovakia.
D
Belgium and the Netherlands.
4

How was Hitler’s attack on the Soviet Union similar to his invasion of France?

A
He used air power to subdue the enemy quickly.
B
He invaded nearby countries first to prove German power.
C
He bombed cities to demoralize the population.
D
He relied heavily on the speed, size and power of the German military.
5

Which country was the last to join the Allied Powers?

A
China
B
United States
C
France
D
Great Britain
6

At the beginning of World War II, what action by Winston Churchill influenced Hitler’s strategy?

A
Churchill prepared for war.
B
Churchill refused to negotiate.
C
Churchill failed to bargain honestly.
D
Churchill gave inflammatory speeches.
7

Why were the British able to win the Battle of Britain?

A
Their leader urged them to keep fighting Germany.
B
Their air force was more determined and powerful than Germany’s.
C
Their radar equipment was effective.
D
Their spies kept them informed by sending secret messages.
8

What was one reason the Operation Barbarossa became a turning point in the war?

A
The Soviet army surrendered, giving the Germans more territory.
B
The German army attacked in the middle of winter.
C
The Soviet army was not prepared to fight in the cold weather.
D
The German army suffered massive casualties.
9

Hitler’s invasion of France meant that

A
he now could turn his attention to countries in Eastern Europe.
B
totalitarianism was a viable form of government.
C
democracy was being gravely threatened.
D
he had gained sufficient power to force Allied Powers to surrender.
10

At the beginning of World War II, what action by Winston Churchill influenced Hitler’s strategy?

A
Churchill prepared for war.
B
Churchill refused to negotiate.
C
Churchill gave inflammatory speeches.
D
Churchill failed to bargain honestly.
11

In 1940, Hitler indicated his switch to military conquest rather than annexation by invading

A
Austria and Czechoslovakia.
B
Turkey and Sweden.
C
Belgium and the Netherlands.
D
Poland and Russia.
12

What was one reason the Operation Barbarossa became a turning point in the war?

A
The Soviet army was not prepared to fight in the cold weather.
B
The German army suffered massive casualties.
C
The German army attacked in the middle of winter.
D
The Soviet army surrendered, giving the Germans more territory.
13

Which country was a member of the Axis powers?

A
Czechoslovakia
B
Japan
C
Austria
D
Soviet Union
14

Hitler intended to defeat Great Britain by

A
a mass invasion of troops.
B
an attack on the air force.
C
a massive bombing attack.
D
an aggressive use of tanks.
15

In 1940, Hitler indicated his switch to military conquest rather than annexation by invading

A
Poland and Russia.
B
Austria and Czechoslovakia.
C
Turkey and Sweden.
D
Belgium and the Netherlands.
16

Hitler’s invasion of France meant that

A
he had gained sufficient power to force Allied Powers to surrender.
B
democracy was being gravely threatened.
C
totalitarianism was a viable form of government.
D
he now could turn his attention to countries in Eastern Europe.
17

A “blitz” is different from a “blitzkrieg” because only a “blitz”

A
relies exclusively on air power.
B
targets civilians.
C
destroys large portions of the country.
D
takes place at great speed.
18

At the beginning of World War II, what action by Winston Churchill influenced Hitler’s strategy?

A
Churchill refused to negotiate.
B
Churchill gave inflammatory speeches.
C
Churchill failed to bargain honestly.
D
Churchill prepared for war.
19

How was Hitler’s attack on the Soviet Union similar to his invasion of France?

A
He relied heavily on the speed, size and power of the German military.
B
He bombed cities to demoralize the population.
C
He invaded nearby countries first to prove German power.
D
He used air power to subdue the enemy quickly.
20

Which country was the last to join the Allied Powers?

A
France
B
China
C
United States
D
Great Britain

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