Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Which incident depicted in the above cartoon led to the beginning of the Second World War?
Options
Hitler's policy of Imperialism
Hitler's attack on Poland
Hitler's annexation of Austria
Hitler's attack on Czechoslovakia
Solution
Hitler's attack on Poland
Explanation:
Tension between Germany and Poland sprang mostly from the Danzig Corridor. Up until the Treaty of Versailles moved it to Poland, it had been a feature of Germany. Hitler sought to recover this passage and the German invasion of Poland turned out to be the immediate reason World War II started.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
With reference to the Two Major World wars in the 20th century, answer the following question:
State any four causes that led to the Second World War.
State the significance of the policy of Appeasement as a cause for the Second World War.
With reference to the Rise of Dictatorships and the Second World War, answer the following :
Name the two rival blocs that fought against each other during World War II and state its signatory countries.
When did the First World War come to an end?
When did Japan quit the League of Nations?
Give two reasons that prompted the armament race before the Second World War broke out.
What happened to Germany after her defeat in the War?
Give an account of acts of Aggression and Policy of Appeasement on which the Second World War broke out.
With reference to the Second World War, answer the following question:
Write down two factors that led to the failure of the League of Nations.
With reference to the Second World War, answer the following question:
How did the rise of Fascism and Nazism lead to World War II?
