WWII Presentation

Question 1

Beer Hall Putsch

Answer 1

A failed attempt at overthrowing the German Government by Hitler, it was inspired by Mussolini’s march in Rome. He was sentenced to 5 years in prison when he realized he would need to take power legally.

Question 2

Appeasement

Answer 2

The fear of war, turning away from things to avoid the thought of war.

Question 3

Dunkirk

Answer 3

British forces were aiding France, Hitler stopped the attack to call in the Luftwaffe, and British and French soldiers were saved. Sometimes known as the ‘Miracle of Dunkirk’

Question 4

Bombing of London/Britain

Answer 4

The German Air Force, the Luftwaffe, bombed London and Britain. The British’s Spitfire Jets were better than the German’s Messerschmitts. The Germans decided to bomb London at night, so they would be protected by the dark and prevent losses. The British decided to perform blackouts, everyone would cut the lights, including outdoor lights. The Germans, who couldn’t see during the night, decided they would bomb cities. The Blitz lasted 8 months, it killed thousands of British and destroyed 1 million homes.

Question 5

Luftwaffe

Answer 5

The German Air Force

Question 6

Spitfire

Answer 6

The United Kingdom’s fighter planes, were superior to the German’s Messerschmitts.