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Was Appeasement a Mistake?w

      A Mistake                                                          Not a Mistake

  • It encouraged Hitler

  • Germany was growing stronger

  • Germany deserved a fair deal

  • Fear of Communism

  • Appeasement scared the USSR

  • HiItler was determined to conquer Eastern Europe

 

 

 

 

 

  • Britian needed time

  • The British people had to want war

  • Munich agreement was disaster

  • Fear of another wa

1.Why might it be said that Germany deserved a fair deal?

Germany might have deserved a dair deal because they were not the only ones who contributed to the war. They should have not had all the blame when there was war from around Europe. 

 

2.Why was giving extra land to Germany dangerous?

Giving extra land to Germany was dangerous because it made them think they were the  best and couldn't be stopped. 

 

3.Appeasement meant Britian and France gave Hitler what he wanted - why was this a bad idea?

Appeasing Hitle was bad because he knew he could control France and Britain. He knew that he could get whatever he wanted even though the didn't deserve it.

 

4.What did the policy of appeasement give Britian a chance to do?

The policy of appeasement gave Britain a chance to prepare for war. They were able to deal with it once it happened.

 

5.Is there any evidence to suggest appeasement was a popular idea in 1938?

In 1938, peoples opinion was against war. The policy of appeasement was there and people wanted to avoid war. 

 

6.Why did people want to avoid another war?

After devastation of the first world war the European countries wanted to avoid another war in htheir lifetime.

 

7.Appeasement meant a strong German leader was supported - how did this benefit Britian and France?

Appeasement bought time for France and Britain. It gave them time to build aircrafts that would give Britain a win.

 

8.With the policy of appeasement, the USSR became worried - what was the result of this?

The result of this was that Great Britain hated the Soviet Union and was willing to help any other country that also opposed the Soviet Union.

 

9.Why should the politicians of have realized Hitler would not keep to his promises at the Munich Conference?

Politicians should have seen through Hitler's lies after he made his plan to take over Eastern Europe.

As Prime Minister I have to argue that the policy of appeasement was the correct way to go. Appeasing to Hitler allows Britain and France just the right amount of time to plan for an inevitable war. Many of us want to prevent another war because we can remeber the damage from the previous war. Appeasement gives us the time to update our equiptment and to make alliances. Also appeasing to Hitler should satisfy his needs. 

 

Appeasement is not good whatsoever for our battles. Giving into appeasement only gives Hitler confidence. Also giving it  only shows Hitler how unprepared and weak we are for war. Appeasement just allowed Hitler to become stronger.An example of this would be giving him Checkoslovakia because they have an extensive industry making Hitler more powerful. 

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