Policy Of Appeasement Flashcards
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What is the definition of appeasement?
Appeasement means giving someone most of what they want to keep them happy, hoping they will be satisfied and stop making further demands.
Who was the Prime Minister of Britain in 1938?
Neville Chamberlain
What did Chamberlain believe was his duty regarding the First World War?
To avoid a repetition of the First World War.
What was the significant event that occurred in September 1938 involving Chamberlain and Hitler?
Chamberlain arranged a last-minute meeting with Hitler in Munich.
What was the outcome of the Munich agreement?
Germany could have the Sudetenland as long as Hitler would stop demanding more territory.
What did Chamberlain believe he had guaranteed by signing the Munich agreement?
‘Peace in our time.’
What happened in March 1939 that indicated the failure of appeasement?
Nazi troops invaded the rest of Czechoslovakia.
What was the reaction of Britain and France to the invasion of Czechoslovakia?
They did nothing.
What action did Britain and France take after Hitler sent troops into Poland?
They declared war on Germany.
What is one argument historians make against appeasement?
Appeasement was a major mistake, giving Hitler the idea that he could continue to do as he liked in Europe.
What advantage did Hitler gain from appeasement?
He had more time to re-arm before invading Poland.
What justification did some historians provide for appeasement?
Britain needed time to re-arm and be ready for a full-scale war.
Why was appeasement popular among some people in Britain?
Many were more scared of the spread of communism than they were of the Nazis.
Fill in the blank: Some historians believe that appeasement helped to cause the war. They say _______.
[specific arguments or beliefs about appeasement].
What did the Treaty of Versailles do to Germany that some historians argue justified appeasement?
It was very harsh by taking away resources from Germany.
True or False: Chamberlain’s policy of appeasement was ultimately successful in preventing World War II.
False
