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Poland Invasion: Timeline & Chronology

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet guides students through the key events of the Poland invasion, encouraging understanding of the sequence and significance of each event.

Topics covered:

#Outline the key events leading to the invasion of Poland in 1939
#Outbreak
#Explain the significance of specific dates in the invasion timeline
#Compare different sources to understand the causes of the invasion
#History
#Standard
#Analyse how the invasion influenced international responses
#Poland Invasion
#Timeline & Chronology

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Poland Invasion: Timeline & Chronology

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the Poland Invasion

Source A: News report from 1939

'Nazi Germany has launched a surprise attack on Poland, marking the beginning of World War II.' Provenance: Radio broadcast transcript, September 1, 1939.

1.
Outline the key events described in Source A that marked the start of the invasion of Poland. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the information in Source A with what you already know about the invasion. How do they support each other? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Sequence of Events Leading to the Invasion

Source B: Timeline excerpt

1933: Nazi Party comes to power in Germany 1936: Germany remilitarizes the Rhineland 1938: Anschluss with Austria 1939: Invasion of Poland Provenance: History textbook, 2020 edition.

1.
List the key events in the timeline leading up to the invasion of Poland. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain why these events were significant in leading to the invasion of Poland. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

International Reactions and Consequences

Source C: International response report

'Many countries condemned Germany's invasion of Poland, but few took direct action.' Provenance: United Nations archive, September 1939.

1.
Compare the international response described in Source C with your understanding of the global reaction. What does this tell us? (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how the invasion of Poland influenced subsequent events in World War II. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
D

Summary and Reflection

Reflect on the significance of the invasion of Poland in the context of 20th-century history. Consider how this event shaped subsequent world events and its importance in understanding modern history.

1.
Explain the importance of the Poland invasion as a turning point in modern history. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the causes of the invasion with other major conflicts in the 20th century. What similarities or differences can you identify? (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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