10 Steps to World War Two

The video explores the events leading to WWII, starting with the aftermath of WWI and the rise of the Nazi Party. It details Hitler's consolidation of power, territorial expansions, and the policy of appeasement by European powers. The failure of appeasement and the subsequent invasion of Poland by Germany led to Britain and France declaring war, marking the start of WWII.

What event prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany?

• The invasion of Czechoslovakia

• The invasion of Poland

• The annexation of Austria

• The reoccupation of the Rhineland

What was a significant factor in the rise of the Nazi party in Germany?

• Economic collapse and unemployment

• Economic prosperity

• Support from Britain

• Military victories

What was the Treaty of Versailles' stance on Germany's military capabilities?

• It allowed Germany to have a large army

• It prohibited Germany from having an air force

• It encouraged Germany to expand its navy

• It supported Germany's rearmament

What was the main reason for the policy of appeasement towards Hitler?

• To support Hitler's policies

• To avoid another war

• To strengthen the League of Nations

• To encourage Germany's expansion

Which country was annexed by Germany in 1938, leading to the Munich Agreement?

• France

• Poland

• Austria

• Czechoslovakia

What was the outcome of the Munich Agreement?

• Germany was stopped from expanding

• Czechoslovakia was fully annexed

• The Sudetenland was ceded to Germany

• Britain declared war on Germany

What was the significance of the Nazi-Soviet Pact?

• It allied Germany with Britain

• It ensured Soviet support for Germany

• It led to the immediate invasion of France

• It prevented Soviet intervention in Eastern Europe

Which country did Germany invade on September 1, 1939?

• Czechoslovakia

• Poland

• Austria

• France

What was Hitler's belief about Britain and France's response to his actions?

• They would declare war immediately

• They would continue to appease him

• They would form an alliance with Germany

• They would support his expansion

What was the global impact of the conflict that began in Europe?

• It remained confined to Europe

• It spread to Africa, the Pacific, and China

• It was resolved quickly

• It had no lasting legacy