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Poland Invasion: A Modern History Perspective

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This reading comprehension worksheet explores the events and implications of the invasion of Poland in 1939, designed to develop students' understanding of modern history and critical analysis skills.

Topics covered:

#Outbreak
#Analyse the impact of the invasion on World War II
#Compare different historical perspectives on the invasion
#Standard
#World War I
#Reading Comprehension
#History
#World War II
#Explain the causes and consequences of the invasion of Poland
#Outline the key events leading to the invasion
#Poland Invasion

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Poland Invasion: A Modern History Perspective

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Invasion of Poland

Source A: Official government statement from Germany, 1939

'Germany has no intention of provoking war, but will defend its interests and national security, which include the protection of German minorities in Poland.'

Source B: Excerpt from a British newspaper, 1939

'The invasion of Poland marks the beginning of a new era of aggression and threatens the peace of Europe.'

Historian View:

'The invasion of Poland was a pivotal event that triggered the start of World War II, driven by Nazi ambitions for expansion and territorial control.'

1.
Explain what Source A suggests about Germany's reasons for invading Poland. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the views of Source B and the historian on the invasion of Poland. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the key events that led to the invasion of Poland in 1939. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the impact of the invasion of Poland on the start of World War II. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a brief summary of the consequences of Germany's invasion of Poland. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the perspectives of Germany and Britain regarding the invasion of Poland. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Explain how the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact influenced the invasion of Poland. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Analyse the reasons why Britain and France declared war on Germany after the invasion of Poland. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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