Appeasement

Question 1

Appeasement

Answer 1

refers to the foreign policy approach that was adopted by Britain and France towards Nazi Germany in the years leading up to World War II. It involved the appeasement of Adolf Hitler’s territorial demands in the hopes of avoiding a larger conflict.

Question 2

policy of appeasement

Answer 2

Some countries didn’t want to stand up to Hitler because they were scared Germany might invade, while others felt that Germany should be allowed to build up their armed forces if they wanted to.

Question 3

Reasons for the policy of appeasement 1

Answer 3

Anti-war sentiment: Many British people were anti-war and believed strongly in disarmament.

Question 4

Reasons for the policy of appeasement 2

Answer 4

Fear of war: After the horrors of the Great War, many felt that war should be avoided at all costs.

Question 5

Reasons for the policy of appeasement 3

Answer 5

Agreement with Hitler: Many British people agreed with Hitler when he said the Treaty of Versailles was unfair.

Question 6

Reasons for the policy of appeasement 4

Answer 6

Distance and weakness: Many felt that Britain was too far away and too weak to help other European countries.