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History of WWII

Unit 1
World War II Alliances
Allied PowersAxis PowersNeutral Powers
Unit 1 • Chapter 3

Neutral Powers

Video Summary

During World War II, many countries chose to stay neutral in order to avoid being drawn into the conflict. These countries had a variety of reasons for their neutrality, including geographic isolation, a lack of strategic importance, or a desire to avoid being involved in a war that they did not believe in. Some of the countries that remained neutral during World War II include: * **Ireland:** Ireland was a neutral country during World War II. It had a long history of neutrality and did not want to be drawn into the conflict. * **Switzerland:** Switzerland was also a neutral country during World War II. It was located in a strategically important location, but its mountainous terrain made it difficult to invade. * **Sweden:** Sweden was a neutral country during World War II. It had a large trade surplus with both the Allies and the Axis powers, and it did not want to jeopardize its economic interests. * **Spain:** Spain was a neutral country during World War II. It had just emerged from a civil war, and it did not want to be drawn into another conflict. * **Portugal:** Portugal was a neutral country during World War II. It had a long history of neutrality and did not want to be drawn into the conflict. These are just a few of the countries that remained neutral during World War II. These countries had a variety of reasons for their neutrality, but they all made the decision to stay out of the conflict.

Knowledge Check

Which of the following countries did not join the Allies in World War II?

Which of the following countries was not invaded by the Nazis?

What was the reason behind Switzerland's neutrality during World War II?