Question

Identify the nations and regions involved in the European run up to World War II.

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-Germany's invasion of this nation resulted in declarations of war by Britain and France.
-This nation was the first in Europe to be ruled by fascists.
-This nation divided Poland with Germany.
-This major European power and key ally of France attempted to avoid war by appeasing Hitler.
-Following the conquest of Poland, the Germans' use of the blitzkrieg strategy allowed for the rapid defeat of this major European power.
-This fascist nation was not part of the "Axis" alliance.
*Italy
*France
*Soviet Union
*Spain
*Great Britain
*Poland

Answer 1

The nations and regions involved in the European run-up to World War II include Germany, Italy, France, Great Britain, Poland, and the Soviet Union.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nations and regions involved in the European run-up to World War II are:

1. Germany: Germany's invasion of Poland resulted in declarations of war by Britain and France.
2. Italy: Italy was the first nation in Europe to be ruled by fascists. They were part of the Axis alliance with Germany and Japan.
3. France: France tried to avoid war by appeasing Hitler. However, they were quickly defeated by the German blitzkrieg strategy.
4. Great Britain: Great Britain was a major European power and ally of France. They declared war on Germany after the invasion of Poland and became an embattled country.
5. Poland: Poland was divided between Germany and the Soviet Union.
6. Soviet Union: The Soviet Union invaded Poland from the east. They later became allies with Germany through the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.

Spain was not part of the Axis alliance.