WWII. (2)

What other major consequence did the Blitz have on civilians?

• Many were enlisted into the army

• Many were made homeless

• Many were evacuated overseas

• Many were arrested

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

When did the Blitz officially end?

• Summer of 1941

• Winter of 1940

• Spring of 1942

• Autumn of 1941

What role did the RAF play during the Battle of Britain?

• They evacuated civilians

• They fought in dogfights

• They supplied the army

• They negotiated peace

Which of the following best describes the Blitz?

• A series of naval engagements

• An ongoing ground offensive

• The bombing of British towns and cities

• A series of political negotiations

What did the Blitz entail?

• Continuous ground battles

• Intermittent aerial dogfights

• Systematic bombing of civilian areas

• Naval blockade

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What significant tactical shift did the Germans make during the Battle of Britain?

• From bombing military bases to dogfighting

• From dogfighting to bombing towns and cities

• From naval blockades to aerial combat

• From ground attacks to naval bombardments

How did the RAF's disadvantage in numbers affect the initial phase of the Battle of Britain?

• They suffered heavy losses

• They used guerrilla tactics

• They seemed to be winning

• They retreated

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

How long did the Blitz last?

• About a year

• Six months

• Two years

• Nine months

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

On what date did the first bombing raids of the Blitz begin?

• 7th September 1940

• 1st June 1940

• 15th August 1940

• 30th September 1940

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

For how many consecutive nights was London bombed?

• 57 nights

• 30 nights

• 75 nights

• 45 nights