Appeasement

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What was the policy of appeasment?
it was the term used to describe Chamberlain's policy towards Hitler in the 1930s.
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What are the good points of Appeasment?
-It keep G as an ally but limits her power, -They want G as a barrier against communism, -They thought the T of V was too harsh so want to help,-Limits the chance of another war,-Made public believe they had Hitler's rise of power in control,
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What are the good points of Appeasment? (continued)
-Improves relations between B and F and B and G, -The collapse of the L of N meant that something had to keep peace which Chamberlain hoped it would, -In 1930s, there was an economic depression so no money for war so stops war,
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What are the bad points of Appeasement?
-Hitler won't keep his promises, -The agreements could favour one-side so unfair, -It would upset F as B if making deals with G, -Means G can get away with alot which shows other aggressive countries there is no threat,
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What are the bad points of Appeasement? (continued)
-Allowed Hilter to increase G's strength without being stopped, -It made B look weak so gave G confidence to take over other lands,
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What do you think is the most important reason for appeasement?
The cost of war as Europe was in an economic depression so needed to recover so they wanted to avoid a war as it was expensive,
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What do you think is the least important reason for appeasement?
The fear of communism as B followed appeasement to stop war and to keep peace but this was a positive side-effect of the policy,
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What is the quote to describe how Churchill feels about appeasement?
'An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile hoping it will eat him last'
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What are the good points of Appeasment?

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-It keep G as an ally but limits her power, -They want G as a barrier against communism, -They thought the T of V was too harsh so want to help,-Limits the chance of another war,-Made public believe they had Hitler's rise of power in control,

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What are the bad points of Appeasement?

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What are the bad points of Appeasement? (continued)

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