Appeasement Of Hitler

Question 1

Who replaced Neville Chamberlain as prime minister in May 1940?

Answer 1

Winston Churchill

Question 2

Who did Hitler’s troop invade after quickly defeating Poland?

Answer 2

Norway, Holland, Belgium and France

Question 3

In 1941 Germany launched a surprise attack on the USSR (Russia), what happened next?

Answer 3

Troops got within 60 miles of the capital before being forced back by the severe winter and enormous Soviet army.

Question 4

What was the primary sentiment of the people in Britain and France in the 1930s regarding war?

Answer 4

They wanted to avoid more wars at all costs.

Question 5

What was the policy called that aimed to avoid conflict with Hitler by giving him what he wanted?

Answer 5

Appeasement

Question 6

Who was the British Prime Minister convinced that appeasement would guarantee peace in Europe?

Answer 6

Neville Chamberlain

Question 7

What action did Hitler take three days after coming to power in 1933?

Answer 7

He began to increase Germany’s armed forces (rearmament).

Question 8

What area did Hitler send troops into in 1936 that violated the Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 8

The Rhineland

Question 9

What was the response of Britain and France when Hitler sent troops into the Rhineland?

Answer 9

They did nothing to stop him.

Question 10

In which year did Hitler march his troops into Austria?

Answer 10

1938

Question 11

What was the agreement made between Chamberlain, the French leader, and Hitler regarding Sudetenland?

Answer 11

They agreed to let Germany have Sudetenland as long as he promised not to ask for anything else.

Question 12

What did Hitler do in 1939 that exposed his promises as lies?

Answer 12

He invaded all of Czechoslovakia.

Question 13

What pact did Chamberlain make after realizing he had been tricked by Hitler?

Answer 13

A pact to help Poland if Hitler attacked them.

Question 14

On what date did German troops invade Poland?

Answer 14

1 September 1939

Question 15

What was the immediate response of Britain and France after Germany invaded Poland?

Answer 15

They declared war on Germany two days later.

Question 16

What countries did Hitler invade after Poland?

Answer 16

• Norway
• Holland
• Belgium
• France

Question 17

What significant invasion did Hitler launch against the USSR in June 1941?

Answer 17

A massive surprise invasion

Question 18

Who replaced Neville Chamberlain as British Prime Minister in May 1940?

Answer 18

Winston Churchill

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The policy of giving Hitler what he wanted to avoid conflict was known as _______.

Answer 19

appeasement

Question 20

True or False: The leaders of Britain and France felt humiliated by the outcomes of the Great War.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What was Neville Chamberlain’s policy towards Hitler known as?

Answer 21

Appeasement

Appeasement refers to the diplomatic strategy of making concessions to an aggressive power to avoid conflict.

Question 22

What did many British people, including Chamberlain, believe about the Treaty of Versailles?

Answer 22

It was unfair

Many believed that the treaty imposed harsh penalties on Germany after World War I.

Question 23

What advantage did appeasement give to Hitler according to critics?

Answer 23

It allowed Hitler to strengthen Germany’s military

Hitler built up his armies and acquired resources from Austria and Czechoslovakia.

Question 24

Who was perceived as a greater threat than Hitler by many at the time?

Answer 24

Stalin’s USSR

The fear of communism led some to support a strong Germany as a counterbalance.

Question 25

What was one moral critique of appeasement?

Answer 25

It was seen as weakness or cowardice ## Footnote Critics argued that it allowed violations of international law.

Question 26

What was Chamberlain's misjudgment regarding Hitler?

Answer 26

He believed Hitler would listen to reason ## Footnote Chamberlain underestimated Hitler's willingness to break promises.

Question 27

What did the British military communicate to Chamberlain in 1938?

Answer 27

They weren't ready to fight Hitler ## Footnote This information influenced Chamberlain's decision to pursue appeasement.

Question 28

What opportunity did critics say Chamberlain missed to stop Hitler?

Answer 28

When Hitler occupied the Rhineland ## Footnote Critics argue that a firm stance then could have altered the course of events.

Question 29

What was the British Peace Pledge Union's stance in 1936?

Answer 29

Never again will I support a war ## Footnote This reflects the public sentiment against military conflict.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: Chamberlain's policy is often debated as being either a champion of peace or a _______.

Answer 30

coward ## Footnote This dichotomy reflects differing historical interpretations of his actions.

Question 31

What was the general public's attitude towards war in the late 1930s?

Answer 31

They were largely against it ## Footnote Many citizens did not support military intervention to help Austria or Czechoslovakia.

Question 32

What was one argument for appeasement regarding the military situation in Britain?

Answer 32

It gave Britain time to rearm ## Footnote This allowed Britain to prepare for inevitable conflict with Germany.

Question 33

True or False: Chamberlain's actions were unanimously supported by the British public.

Answer 33

False ## Footnote There was significant debate and division over the effectiveness of appeasement.

Question 34

Match the statement to the year and crisis: 'Hitler has promised me this is his final demand.'

Answer 34

1938, the invasion of Czechoslovakia ## Footnote This reflects Chamberlain's belief in Hitler's assurances.

Question 35

Match the statement to the year and crisis: 'Hitler is Austrian - and many Austrians want to be part of Germany anyway!'

Answer 35

1936, the invasion of Austria ## Footnote This statement was part of the justification for appeasement.

Question 36

Match the statement to the year and crisis: 'This is the final straw - it can only mean war.'

Answer 36

1939, the invasion of Poland ## Footnote This statement indicates the growing realization of the threat posed by Hitler.

Question 37

Match the statement to the year and crisis: 'He's only moving soldiers around his own country.'

Answer 37

1936, the occupation of the Rhineland ## Footnote This reflects the initial underestimation of Hitler's ambitions.

Question 38

Match the statement to the year and crisis: 'Versailles was too harsh. Germany should be allowed a bigger army, navy and an air force.'

Answer 38

1933, rearmament ## Footnote This statement reflects the sentiment that Germany needed to be treated more fairly.