World War II: the European Theater

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World War II began in Europe in 1939. It spread to several other continents before ending in 1945. The war was fought between two sides:

The Allied
powers,
or
Allies,
were initially the United Kingdom (U.K.), France, and several smaller European countries. The Soviet Union and the United States later joined the Allies along with China, which only fought in Asia.
The Axis powers were led by Germany, which was ruled by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. Italy and Japan were also members of the Axis, but Japan did not fight in Europe.

The following timeline shows important events from the war's first year in the European

Theater.

A theater of war is a region where combat takes place. Look at the timeline. Then answer the question below.

Aug 1939

Germany and the Soviet Union agree not to wage war against each other and to divide Eastern Europe between them.

Sep 1939

Germany invades Poland, leading the U.K. and France to declare war on Germany. This is the beginning of World War II.

May 1940

Using fast and aggressive tactics, the German military successfully drives most British and French forces out of Europe.

Jun 1940

Germany captures Paris and forces the French government to surrender. The German Army occupies most of France.

Jul 1940

German access to nearby French ports escalates the Battle of the Atlantic, a naval campaign primarily between the U.K. and Germany.

Jul 1940 – Oct 1940

German planes bomb the U.K. relentlessly in the Battle of Britain, but the U.K. refuses to surrender to the Axis.

Jun 1939

Sep 1939

Dec 1939

Mar 1940

Jun 1940

Sep 1940

Dec 1940

Which statement about the war in Europe is best supported by the timeline?

The Axis powers, led by Germany, quickly gained an advantage on the continent.

Germany's successful air and sea campaigns forced the United Kingdom to exit the war.

The earliest battles were in Eastern Europe, between Germany and the Soviet Union.

Germany was forced to wage a defensive war early because it was invaded by France.

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