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Flashcards on Appeasement: Chamberlain and Hitler
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Who was the British Prime Minister during the time of appeasement?
Neville Chamberlain
Who was the German dictator during the time of appeasement?
Adolf Hitler
What was the policy of appeasement?
The policy of making concessions to avoid conflict, particularly towards Hitler's expansionist aims.
When did the appeasement policy take place?
In the 1930s
What was the Munich Agreement?
An agreement in 1938 where Britain and France allowed Germany to annex part of Czechoslovakia called the Sudetenland.
What were some reasons for the policy of appeasement?
Desire to avoid another war, belief that Germany had legitimate grievances, and fear of communism
What was the outcome of the appeasement policy?
It failed to prevent World War II and gave Hitler time to further militarize and expand his territories.
What role did appeasement play in the lead-up to World War II?
It allowed Hitler to pursue his aggressive policies without significant opposition.
Who succeeded Neville Chamberlain as British Prime Minister?
Winston Churchill
What is a criticism of the policy of appeasement?
It demonstrated weakness and emboldened Hitler to continue his aggressive actions.
Which country did Hitler invade that violated the terms of the Munich Agreement?
Czechoslovakia
What event marked the beginning of World War II?
Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939
What was the reaction to the Munich Agreement?
Mixed, with some praising it as a way to avoid war and others criticizing it as a betrayal of Czechoslovakia.
What is the term used to describe the appeasement policy's failure in preventing war?
The policy of appeasement is often considered a historical lesson in the dangers of appeasing aggressors.
What other territories did Hitler annex apart from the Sudetenland?
Austria and parts of Czechoslovakia beyond the Sudetenland
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Who was the British Prime Minister during the time of appeasement?
Winston Churchill
Neville Chamberlain
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Joseph Stalin
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What was the policy of appeasement?
A policy of aggression towards Germany
The policy of making concessions to avoid conflict, particularly towards Hitler's expansionist aims
A policy of non-interference in international disputes
A policy of actively supporting Hitler's actions
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When did the appeasement policy take place?
1920s
1940s
1930s
1950s
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What was the outcome of the appeasement policy?
Total eradication of Hitler's regime
It failed to prevent World War II and gave Hitler time to further militarize and expand his territories
A peaceful resolution of international conflicts
Hitler's surrender and exile
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What role did appeasement play in the lead-up to World War II?
It caused the collapse of Hitler's regime
It allowed Hitler to pursue his aggressive policies without significant opposition
It led to a diplomatic resolution of conflicts
It prevented the outbreak of war
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What is a criticism of the policy of appeasement?
It resulted in the downfall of Nazi Germany
It demonstrated weakness and emboldened Hitler to continue his aggressive actions
It successfully maintained peace in Europe
It led to Hitler's voluntary withdrawal from occupied territories
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Which country did Hitler invade that violated the terms of the Munich Agreement?
Poland
Czechoslovakia
France
Austria
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What event marked the beginning of World War II?
Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939
Signing of the Munich Agreement
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor
Italy's invasion of Ethiopia
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What was the reaction to the Munich Agreement?
Mixed, with some praising it as a way to avoid war and others criticizing it as a betrayal of Czechoslovakia
Universal celebration and support
Complete rejection and condemnation
Indifference and apathy
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What other territories did Hitler annex apart from the Sudetenland?
Austria and parts of Czechoslovakia beyond the Sudetenland
Poland and Lithuania
France and Belgium
Italy and Hungary
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