On what date did Britain declare war on Germany?

On what date did Britain declare war on Germany?

• A. 1st September 1939
• B. 3rd September 1938
• C. 3rd September 1939
• D. 2nd September 1939

Answer: (C)

Britain’s declaration of war came in response to Germany’s invasion of Poland, which began on 1 September 1939. Britain had pledged to defend Poland, and when diplomacy failed to stop the invasion, Parliament and the government declared war on 3 September 1939. The other dates don’t fit: 1 September marks the start of the invasion, not Britain’s declaration; 2 September is just the day after the invasion; and 3 September 1938 is a year earlier and not tied to Britain’s entry into World War II.

Britain’s declaration of war came in response to Germany’s invasion of Poland, which began on 1 September 1939. Britain had pledged to defend Poland, and when diplomacy failed to stop the invasion, Parliament and the government declared war on 3 September 1939. The other dates don’t fit: 1 September marks the start of the invasion, not Britain’s declaration; 2 September is just the day after the invasion; and 3 September 1938 is a year earlier and not tied to Britain’s entry into World War II.