Poland Invasion: Significance & Factors

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors that led to the invasion of Poland in 1939 and assesses their significance. Students will analyze political, social, economic, and religious influences and justify their importance.

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Poland Invasion: Significance & Factors

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

Source A: Historical Overview

'The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany on September 1, 1939, marked the start of World War II. Multiple factors contributed to this event, including political ambitions, economic pressures, social ideologies, and religious tensions.' Provenance: Extract from a modern history textbook, 2020.

1.
Categorize the factors that led to the invasion of Poland into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious groups. List at least two factors in each category.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the political and economic factors that contributed to the invasion. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the social and religious factors that influenced attitudes towards the invasion. How did these factors impact the events?
[4 marks]
4.
Explain why the political factors were the most significant in causing the invasion of Poland. Support your answer with examples.
[6 marks]
5.
Compare the influence of social and religious factors on the outbreak of war. Which had a greater impact? Justify your choice.
[6 marks]
6.
Analyse how economic pressures interacted with political ambitions to influence the invasion of Poland.
[6 marks]
7.
Outline the main factors that contributed to the invasion of Poland and rank them in order of importance. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[8 marks]
8.
Explain how the combination of political, social, economic, and religious factors created a climate conducive to the invasion of Poland.
[8 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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