Key Events Leading to World War II

The video covers German expansion from 1938 to 1939, focusing on the Anschluss with Austria, the Sudetenland crisis, and the invasion of Poland. It details the political maneuvers and agreements, such as the Munich Agreement and the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, that led to the outbreak of World War II.

What was the Austro-German agreement primarily about?

• Reaffirming Austrian independence

• Annexing Austria into Germany

• Establishing a trade alliance

• Creating a military pact

What was the main reason for the Sudetenland crisis?

• Economic sanctions on Germany

• A failed diplomatic mission by France

• Ethnic tensions and Hitler's expansionist goals

• A military coup in Czechoslovakia

What was the outcome of the Munich Pact?

• France declared war on Germany

• The League of Nations intervened

• Germany was allowed to occupy the Sudetenland

• Czechoslovakia gained more territory

What marked the end of British appeasement?

• The signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

• The annexation of Austria

• The German invasion of the rest of Czechoslovakia

• The signing of the Munich Pact

What was the strategic importance of the Polish Corridor?

• It was a key military base

• It was rich in natural resources

• It provided access to the Baltic Sea

• It was a major industrial hub

What was the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact?

• A non-aggression pact between Germany and the Soviet Union

• A trade agreement between Germany and Italy

• A peace treaty between Germany and France

• A military alliance between Germany and Japan

What was the purpose of the false flag operation by Germany before invading Poland?

• To gain support from Italy

• To provoke a response from the Soviet Union

• To justify the invasion of Poland

• To test new military strategies

When did Germany invade Poland, marking the start of World War II?

• September 5, 1939

• September 3, 1939

• September 1, 1939

• August 31, 1939

What was the reaction of Britain and France to the invasion of Poland?

• They supported Germany's actions

• They remained neutral

• They signed a peace treaty with Germany

• They declared war on Germany

What was the significance of the Luftwaffe's role in the invasion of Poland?

• It provided air support for Polish forces

• It bombed major Polish cities

• It transported German troops

• It was used for reconnaissance missions