Question

question 5 of 45
what role did the soviet union play in the invasion of poland in 1939?
a. it agreed to invade poland at the same time as germany and split polish territory.
b. it convinced great britain to continue practicing appeasement after poland was invaded.
c. it helped polish jews evacuate the country just before the german invasion began.
d. it deployed military forces to defend poland from an anticipated german attack.

Explanation:

In 1939, the Soviet Union and Germany signed the Molotov - Ribbentrop Pact. This pact had a secret protocol that divided Eastern Europe into spheres of influence. As part of this, the Soviet Union agreed to invade Poland at the same time as Germany and split Polish territory. Great Britain did not continue appeasement after Poland's invasion (they declared war on Germany). The Soviet Union did not help Polish Jews evacuate before the German invasion in the context of the invasion itself. And the Soviet Union did not deploy forces to defend Poland from Germany; instead, they invaded Poland.

Answer:

A. It agreed to invade Poland at the same time as Germany and split Polish territory.