Question

question 15 of 20
what was the effect of the german invasion of poland in 1939?
a. it caused great britain and france to declare war on germany.
b. it broke the alliance between poland and the axis powers.
c. it allowed germany to gain control of polands superior naval
force.
d. it caused russia to seek a non - aggression treaty with germany.

Explanation:

When Germany invaded Poland in 1939, Great Britain and France had given guarantees to Poland. According to their agreements and the principles of collective security (in a sense, as they were trying to uphold the post - World War I order to some extent), they declared war on Germany. Poland was not allied with the Axis powers (the Axis was Germany, Italy, and later Japan). Poland did not have a superior naval force compared to Germany. The Nazi - Soviet Non - Aggression Pact was signed before the invasion of Poland (August 1939), not as a result of the invasion.

Answer:

A. It caused Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany.