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Propaganda
100

Which European war, in the 1930s, helped Germany believe that European expansion would not be opposed

Spanish Civil War.

100

What did the British government issue to all citizens?

Gas mask.

100

What was the phrase used to describe the feeling of national unity?

The Blitz spirit.

200

What phrase did Prime Minister Chamberlain use after his meeting with Hitler in Munich?

Peace for our time.

200

What was the name of the period between the declaration of war and the Battle of Britain?

Phoney War.

200

How many German civilians were killed by Allied bombing?

635,000

300

The invasion of which country led to Britain declaring war?

Poland.

300

What was free to poor people and cost £7 if someone earned more than £5 a week?

Anderson shelter.

300

Complete the slogan:

Careless talk ...

costs lives.

400

From which port were British and French soldiers evacuated?

Dunkirk.

400

How many citizens were killed in the Blitz?

More than 40,000.

400

Complete the slogan:

Blackout ...

means black.