WWII Oversimplified 2 Flashcard

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In war you need a lot of iron ore in order to make weapons and ammunition. This is why France and Britain was trying to stop Germany from importing ______ from _______ in WWII?

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iron ore, Sweden

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Who becomes the prime minister of Britain after Chamberlain resigns?

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Churchill

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What plan did Hitler have that was like Germany’s plan in WWI?

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None of the above.

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During the “Phony War” what did the allies give Hitler?

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He was given time to build his army and prepare for war.

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When Germany invaded Belgium to go around the French defenses, the allies marched to cut off the Germans. What did Germany do that slowed down the allies’ advancement?

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They freed thousands of refugees toward the Allies.

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After the Germans penetrated the _________ with 50 Wehrmacht divisions they encircled the allied forces at lightning speed. This was known as ___________ which in German means “lightning war”.

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Ardennes, blitzkrieg

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It was only help from British _______ ships that allowed the British to get back to England from Dunkirk.

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civilian

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What country quickly falls to Hitler after the blitzkrieg in Belgium?

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France

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What did Hitler think Britain would do after France fell?

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Surrender

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Did Hitler’s bombing of London help the (RAF) Royal Air Force? How do we know?

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Yes, they were successful. They repelled the Luftwaffe, keeping Germany from invading, and controlled the English Channel.