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Which country was invaded first, prompting Britain and France to declare war on Germany?
Which country was invaded first, prompting Britain and France to declare war on Germany?
- Hungary
- Poland (correct)
- China
- Russia
Who was the leader of Italy during WWII?
Who was the leader of Italy during WWII?
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Winston Churchill
- Benito Mussolini (correct)
- Adolf Hitler
Which countries were part of the Allied Powers from 1941-1945?
Which countries were part of the Allied Powers from 1941-1945?
- Poland and Hungary
- China and Russia (correct)
- Japan and Italy
- Hungary and Romania
Which country switched from the Axis Powers to the Allied Powers in 1941?
Which country switched from the Axis Powers to the Allied Powers in 1941?
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Which of the following leaders was NOT an Allied leader during World War II?
Which of the following leaders was NOT an Allied leader during World War II?
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Study Notes
Outbreak of World War II
- Britain and France declared war on Germany on September 3, 1939, after Germany invaded Poland.
- The war was sparked by Germany's aggression, which Britain and France could not ignore.
Allied Powers
- The main Allied Powers were:
- France
- Britain
- Russia (from 1941 to 1945)
- USA
- China (from 1941 to 1945)
- Other Allied countries included:
- Poland (invaded by Germany)
- South Africa
- Australia
- New Zealand
Leaders of the Allied Powers
- Winston Churchill led Britain
- Franklin D Roosevelt led the USA
- Joseph Stalin led Russia
Axis Powers
- The main Axis Powers were:
- Germany
- Italy
- Japan
- Other Axis countries included:
- Russia (from 1939 to 1941)
- Hungary
- Romania
Leaders of the Axis Powers
- Adolf Hitler led Germany
- Benito Mussolini led Italy
- Emperor Hirohito led Japan
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