Appeasement

Question 1

When

Answer 1

1930s

Question 2

Aims

Answer 2

Adopted by Britain and France aimed at preventing war by making concessions to Germany and Italy.

Question 3

Consequence

Answer 3

• The lack of firm resistance from Britain & France convinced Hitler & Mussolini that they could expand their territories without significant opposition. Encouraged
• Damaged the credibility of Britain & France, making harder for them to form effective alliances.
• Ultimately, the policy of appeasement failed to prevent war. When Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, Britain & France declared war, marking the beginning of WW2.