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The Second World War began in September 1939. Following the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany, which two countries declared war on Germany in response?

  1. The United Kingdom and FranceAnswer
  2. B
    The United Kingdom and the United States
  3. C
    The United States and the Soviet Union
  4. D
    France and the Soviet Union

Answer

The United Kingdom and France
The Second World War began for the United Kingdom and France in September 1939. They declared war on Germany in response to the invasion of Poland, which is the primary fact used to mark the beginning of the war in the official handbook.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the event that officially triggered the Second World War.
The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany in September 1939.
This act of aggression led countries with mutual defense treaties to take action.
2
Determine which nations declared war immediately following this event.
The United Kingdom and France.
These two nations formed the core of the initial Allied opposition to German expansion.

Key Concept

Start of the Second World War and Initial Allies
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