Question

appeasement policy: how did it lead to world war ii - youtube video

1. which of the following is most associated with appeasement prior to wwii?

a) treaty of versailles
b) munich agreement
c) yalta conference
d) marshall plan

1. why did britain agree to appeasement according to the video?

a) they were militarily superior and confident
b) they believed hitlers demands were limited
c) they wanted to ally with germany
d) they were geographically isolated

1. the video claims that appeasement successfully prevented war until britain was fully ready:

a. true
b. false

1. the video suggests appeasement allowed which of the following?

a) germany to weaken internally
b) hitler to become bolder in his expansion
c) peace stability in europe
d) immediate confrontation that limited hitlers power

1. granting hitler ____, region of czechoslovakia via the munich agreement was a key concession.

a. italy
b. france
c. soviet union
d. sudetenland

Explanation:

• Question 33: The Munich Agreement is a prime example of appeasement as it was an attempt to satisfy Hitler's territorial demands (Sudetenland) to avoid war. The Treaty of Versailles was post - WWI peace treaty, the Yalta Conference was during WWII, and the Marshall Plan was post - WWII.
• Question 34: Britain believed Hitler's demands were limited (appeasement logic). They were not militarily superior (Germany was re - arming), not allying with Germany (they opposed his aggression later), and geographical isolation was not the main reason.
• Question 35: Appeasement did not prevent war until Britain was ready. It actually emboldened Hitler and delayed a more effective response, leading to war when Britain was not fully prepared.
• Question 36: Appeasement allowed Hitler to become bolder (e.g., after Munich Agreement, he continued aggression). It did not weaken Germany internally, did not bring peace stability (led to war), and did not have immediate confrontation.
• Question 37: The Munich Agreement granted Hitler the Sudetenland (a region of Czechoslovakia). Italy, France, and the Soviet Union were not the regions in question here.

Answer:

1. B. Munich Agreement
2. B. They believed Hitler's demands were limited
3. b. False
4. B. Hitler to become bolder in his expansion
5. d. Sudetenland