GR12-SOCIAL-AXIS INITIATIVE AND ALLIED REACTION

What was the primary goal of Adolf Hitler regarding Poland in 1939?

• To establish a peace treaty with Poland

• To invade and occupy Poland

• To form an alliance with Poland

• To provide military support to Poland

What agreement did Germany and the Soviet Union sign on August 23-24, 1939?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Nonaggression Pact

• The Atlantic Charter

• The Munich Agreement

How did Poland prepare for a potential German invasion?

• By invading Germany first

• By securing military support from France and Britain

• By negotiating a peace treaty with Germany

• By forming an alliance with the Soviet Union

What was the significance of the secret protocol in the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact?

• It established trade routes between Germany and the USSR

• It divided Poland between Germany and the Soviet Union

• It called for joint military exercises

• It aimed to promote peace in Europe

What event caused Hitler to postpone the invasion of Poland initially?

• A public outcry against war

• The signing of a formal treaty between Great Britain and Poland

• The Soviet request for negotiations

• Military setbacks in other regions

What date did Britain and France declare war on Germany, marking the beginning of World War II?

• September 1, 1939

• September 3, 1939

• September 5, 1939

• September 10, 1939

How many infantry divisions did Germany have in September 1939?

• 90

• 100

• 80

• 70

Which country had the least number of infantry divisions among the Allies?

• Great Britain

• France

• Poland

• Germany

What was a significant factor that contributed to the effectiveness of the German Army, or Wehrmacht?

• Larger population

• Superior industrial resources

• Armament and training

• Greater number of divisions

How many cavalry brigades did Poland have in September 1939?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 30