World War II Quiz

What event led to Britain and France declaring war on Germany in 1939?

• The invasion of Poland

• The attack on China

• The fall of France

• The bombing of Britain

Which country joined Britain and France in declaring war on Germany a week after the invasion of Poland?

• USSR

• Canada

• USA

• China

What was the new strategy developed by the Germans called during the invasion of France in 1940?

• Trench Warfare

• Siege Warfare

• Blitzkrieg

• Guerrilla Warfare

What was the successful rescue of most of Britain's army at Dunkirk seen as?

• A mistake

• A tragedy

• A miracle

• A disaster

Who was the Prime Minister of Britain during the Battle of Britain?

• Winston Churchill

• Clement Attlee

• Neville Chamberlain

• Anthony Eden

What was the code name for the invasion of Normandy in 1944?

• Operation Overlord

• Operation Barbarossa

• Operation Market Garden

• Operation Torch

What was the major contribution of the BCATP during WWII?

• Building tanks

• Training pilots

• Manufacturing weapons

• Developing radar technology

What was the main reason for the vote on conscription in Canada during WWII?

• To address the shortage of soldiers

• To join the Axis powers

• To support the Axis powers

• To increase military spending

What was the result of the vote on conscription in Canada during WWII?

• Majority voted no

• No vote was held

• Majority voted yes

• Equal votes for yes and no

What was Canada considered after WWII due to its contributions and sacrifices?

• Middle Power

• Neutral Power

• Superpower

• Axis Power