Appeasement Flashcards

1
Q

What was the Sudetenland to Hitler?

A

More German speaking people that lived in Czechoslovakia

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2
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Could Czechoslovakia have prevented war?

A

Yes if only Britain and France had stepped in sooner

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3
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What was the last ditch attempt to save Czechoslovakia on the 15th of September 1938?

A

Chamberlain few to Germany to meet with Hitler

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4
Q

When the “four power conference” or “Munich agreement” came to light on the 29th September 1938, what happened in it?

A

Hitler was given Czechoslovakia as it was divided up but Hitler also promised to not take more European land

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5
Q

What did the Munich agreement and the policy of appeasement give Britain more time to do?

A

Rearm

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6
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When Hitler took over all of Czechoslovakia on the 15th of March 1939, what did it show?

A

Appeasing Hitler was useless and made him more aggressive and he made worthless promises

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7
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Why did Hitler want Czechoslovakia?

A

Lebensraum or living space

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8
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Czechoslovakia was afraid of the Anschluss, why?

A

It had land deep in Germany and was a clear threat- making it high up on Germany’s ‘take over’ list

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