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What was Hitler's primary goal in widening Germany's borders?
What was Hitler's primary goal in widening Germany's borders?
- To prevent a Soviet incursion from the East (correct)
- To gain access to Poland's natural resources
- To expand Germany's economy
- To spread Nazi ideology across Europe
What was the outcome of the German blitzkrieg in France?
What was the outcome of the German blitzkrieg in France?
- The German army was defeated and retreated back to Germany
- The Allies were forced to sign a peace treaty
- Nearly 350,000 Allied forces were squeezed into a tiny town in Belgium (correct)
- The Allies emerged victorious
What was Roosevelt's initial approach to the war in Europe?
What was Roosevelt's initial approach to the war in Europe?
- To declare war on Germany immediately
- To provide military aid to Britain and France
- To help Britain from a distance but keep America out of the war (correct)
- To negotiate a peace treaty with Hitler
What was the significance of Churchill's speech, 'We Shall Fight On The Beaches'?
What was the significance of Churchill's speech, 'We Shall Fight On The Beaches'?
What was the period of the Luftwaffe's relentless bombing attack on Britain?
What was the period of the Luftwaffe's relentless bombing attack on Britain?
What was Stalin's primary concern in signing a pact with Hitler?
What was Stalin's primary concern in signing a pact with Hitler?