Multiple choice

The immediate cause of World War II was

  1. annexation of Austria by Germany

  2. Hitler's attack on Polland

  3. Hitler annexed Czechoslovakia

  4. attack of Italy on Abyssinia
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The immediate trigger for World War II was Germany's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, which prompted Britain and France to declare war on Germany. While earlier events like Anschluss (Austria) and Czechoslovakia's annexation were steps toward war, Poland's invasion was the direct act that began the global conflict.

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