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WWII Exam

Quiz by Austin Opperman

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  • Q1
    What was the primary purpose of the League of Nations?
    To promote international trade
    To distribute aid to war-torn countries
    To establish a global government
    To preserve peace after World War I
    30s
  • Q2
    Why did France's defensive strategy using the Maginot Line ultimately fail?
    All French soldiers were highly trained
    France fortified the entire border
    They had unlimited military resources
    The French believed the Ardennes forest was impassable
    30s
  • Q3
    What strategic advantage did the 'Miracle at Dunkirk' provide the Allies?
    Immediately stopped the German invasion
    Rescued approximately 300,000 Allied soldiers
    Destroyed the German navy
    Complete military victory
    30s
  • Q4
    What was unique about Hitler's order during the Dunkirk evacuation?
    He recalled all troops
    He ordered a full assault
    He personally led the attack
    He ordered his troops to halt within sight of the French coast
    30s
  • Q5
    Who led the French Resistance against German occupation?
    Neville Chamberlain
    Winston Churchill
    Édouard Daladier
    Charles de Gaulle
    30s
  • Q6
    Where did the Nazis set up the puppet government in France?
    Paris
    Rome
    Vichy
    Sicily
    30s
  • Q7
    The winter of 1939-1940 was uneventful. This lead to it being called _________
    The Sitzkrieg
    The Early War
    The Blitzkrieg
    The War of all Wars
    30s
  • Q8
    Which Country denied Germany's protection?
    Denmark
    Norway
    Sweden
    Finland
    30s
  • Q9
    Which Country accepted Germany's protection?
    Finland
    Sweden
    Norway
    Denmark
    30s
  • Q10
    Which Country officially remained neutral, but helped both the Axis and the Allies?
    Finland
    Sweden
    Norway
    Denmark
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following best describes the concept of appeasement?
    Negotiating fair compromises
    Giving in to hostile powers to maintain peace
    Isolating aggressive nations
    Forcefully opposing hostile powers
    30s
  • Q12
    Why did many people support appeasement in the 1930s?
    World War I was devastating and many supported pacifism
    They wanted to encourage aggressive behavior
    They believed it would strengthen their militaries
    They didn't understand international politics
    30s
  • Q13
    How did the Great Depression impact international relations in the 1930s?
    It strengthened the League of Nations
    It caused immediate military conflicts
    It led to increased global cooperation
    Countries focused more on internal problems than international issues
    30s
  • Q14
    What was the purpose of the U.S. Neutrality Acts passed in the 1930s?
    To increase arms sales to warring nations
    To promote American imperialism
    To avoid U.S. involvement in another war
    To encourage U.S. involvement in European conflicts
    30s
  • Q15
    What action did Japan take in Manchuria in 1931 that challenged the League of Nations?
    They invaded and set up a puppet state
    They signed a peace treaty with China
    They withdrew their military forces
    They established diplomatic relations
    30s

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