Which country's invasion by Germany in 1939 led to the UK declaring war on Germany?
Okay, let's talk about why Poland is the correct answer. In the lead-up to World War II, European powers like Britain and France were trying to prevent another large-scale conflict. Germany, under Adolf Hitler, had been expanding its territory, and there was a policy of appeasement in place, hoping to avoid war by giving in to some of Hitler's demands. However, Hitler's ambitions grew, and Poland became the clear next target. Poland had a treaty of mutual assistance with both Britain and France. When Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, it was a direct violation of international agreements and a clear act of aggression. This invasion finally forced Britain and France to act. On September 3, 1939, Britain declared war on Germany, followed shortly by France. So, while Germany had taken over other countries before, the invasion of Poland was the tipping point that triggered Britain's declaration of war and the start of World War II. The other options, Finland, France, and Austria, were all impacted by WWII, but Poland's invasion was the direct cause for the UK entering the war.
Remember the beginning of World War II. When Germany invaded this Eastern European country, it was the last straw for the UK.