The Coming Of War

Question 1

When did Adolf Hitler become chancellor?

Answer 1

Jan 1933

Question 2

Why was appeasement popular?

Answer 2

Avoids conflicts
Could not afford to go to war
Treaty was too strict

Question 3

When did the War start?

Answer 3

Sep 1939

Question 4

Why did the war start?

Answer 4

Hitler was getting more and more aggressive, kept demanding and taking things, eventually he invaded part of Poland as a part of the Nazi-Soviet pact which was the last straw for Britain.

Question 5

Blurt-> Preparation for war…

Question 6

How did Britain defend against invasion/bombing?

Answer 6

Barrage Balloons
Anti-aircraft guns
Home Guard

Question 7

How did Britain detect Luftwaffe?

Answer 7

Radar- radio waves would show incoming planes

Question 8

Explain National Services Act, and when it was established:

Answer 8

Sep 1933- not enough army soldiers
compulsory to join (men aged 18-41)
1.5 mil had joined, 1.1 was in army but others were put in the Navy or RAF

Question 9

What is reserved occupations?

Answer 9

Schedule of reserved occupation had been drawn up, which allowed key workers to not have to join the army, for example doctors, teachers, farmers