WW2 1939-1041

1.

1 point

Why were British soldiers evacuated from Dunkirk, France, in 1940?

German spies had revealed their whereabouts using the Enigma machine.

They lost the Battle of Britain.

German forces had advanced into France and they were in danger.

The British no longer wanted to support the French people.

2.

1 point

Was the United States formally involved in the war efforts in 1939-1940?

I don't know.

No

Yes

3.

1 point

(Fill-In-The-Blank) In August of 1939, Germany and Russia secretly agreed to a "_______________________ pact."

non-Jewish

non-agression

non-democratic

non-agreement

4.

1 point

As a result of the events of Sept. 1, 1939, what happened on Sept. 2, 1939?

The US and Britain declared war on Germany.

The US and Britain declared war on Japan.

France and Britain declared war on Germany.

France and Russia declared war on Germany.

5.

1 point

Which of the following countries was not successfully invaded by Germany in 1940?

Belgium

Great Britain

The Netherlands

France

6.

1 point

In mid-September of 1939, Russia also did what?

They declared war on Germany.

They invaded France.

They invaded Poland.

They signed a pact.

7.

1 point

Who became the Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1940?

Chester Nimitz

Neville Chamberlain

George Patton

Winston Churchill

8.

1 point

What happened on Sept. 1, 1939?

Germany invaded Poland, starting World War I.

Germany invaded Russia, starting World War I.

Germany invaded Russia, starting World War II.

Germany invaded Poland, starting World War II.

9.

1 point

Roughly how many British citizens were killed in the Battle of Britain?

Roughly 4,000 British died.

There were no British deaths.

Roughly 400,000 British died.

Roughly 40,000 British died.

10.

1 point

Which of the following best summarizes the Battle of Britain?

The German Luftwaffe targeted British towns, cities, coastal airfields, and the RAF Fighter Command in order to defeat and conquer them. The British RAF pilots repelled the German attack.

The German Luftwaffe wanted to completely destroy the farms of Great Britain in order to eliminate Britain's food production. This would cause the British to starve and then surrender. The British RAF pilots repelled the German attack.

The German Luftwaffe targeted British towns, cities, coastal airfields, and the RAF Fighter Command in order to defeat and conquer them. The British RAF pilots failed to stop the German attack.

The German Luftwaffe wanted to completely destroy the city of London. This was called the Blitz. The British RAF pilots repelled the German attack.