Appeasement

In this lesson, you will explore how the failures of the League paved the way for further difficulties in the 1930s. You will look at the actions taken by Hitler and the lack of action from Britain and France which meant that war became inevitable.

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Q1.What was the Wall Street Crash?

A car crash on a road called Wall Street in 1929. The name for the day when the economy in America collapsed in 1929. Unemployment in 1929.

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Q2.Which of these options was NOT a reason why Japan wanted to take over Manchuria.

Japan was growing in power. Manchuria wanted to be ruled by Japan as it was nearby and more powerful than China. Manchuria had lots of fertile land.

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Q3.When the League of Nations told Japan to leave Manchuria, how did Japan react.

Japan refused to leave Manchuria and left the League of Nations instead. Japan left Manchuria and left the League of Nations in protest. Japan left Manchuria and stayed in the League of Nations but asked for an enquiry into whether Manchuria should be theirs. Japan asked for a conference to be held to discuss whether the League of Nations had any right to ask them to leave Manchuria.

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Q4.Of which country was Mussolini the leader?

Britain France USA Italy

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Q5.Mussolini invaded Abyssinia. How did the League respond?

The sanctions were put in place which meant that member states stopped trading with Italy (this did not include coal, oil and iron). The League declared war on Mussolini - he was invading a weaker country and needed to be stopped. The League did nothing at all. It did not have any power because of the global economic depression.

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Q6.Which of these options best describes the way that the League was viewed after the Manchurian and Abyssinian Crises?

The League was seen as a strong, powerful protector for weaker countries, against the growing fears of fascism. The League was seen as a good organisation, that had made some mistakes with Manchuria and Abyssinia, but had a plan to solve problems better in the future. The League was seen as weak and ineffective.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

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Question 6

Q1.What was the Wall Street Crash?

A car crash on a road called Wall Street in 1929. The name for the day when the economy in America collapsed in 1929. Unemployment in 1929.

1/6

Q2.Which of these options was NOT a reason why Japan wanted to take over Manchuria.

Japan was growing in power. Manchuria wanted to be ruled by Japan as it was nearby and more powerful than China. Manchuria had lots of fertile land.

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Q3.When the League of Nations told Japan to leave Manchuria, how did Japan react.

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Q4.Of which country was Mussolini the leader?

Britain France USA Italy

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Q5.Mussolini invaded Abyssinia. How did the League respond?

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Q6.Which of these options best describes the way that the League was viewed after the Manchurian and Abyssinian Crises?

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How did appeasement pave the way to war?

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Q1.Which of these options was NOT a term of the Treaty of Versailles?

The German army was reduced. Germany was not allowed to unite with Austria. Germany lost land (e.g. Alsace Lorraine) Germany would receive money to help to rebuild the country and economy.

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Q2.In 1935, when Hitler announced that he was increasing the size of his army how did Britain and France react.

They condemned Germany's actions, but didn't actually take any action against Hitler. They agreed that the Treaty of Versailles had been unfair and Germany should be allowed to rearm as much as it wanted. They sent spies to see if Hitler was telling the truth about how much he had increased his army.

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Q3.How did the Austrian's react when Germany united with Austria?

They fought back - many lives were lost. They asked Britain and France for help to get rid of the Germans. They celebrated - most Austrians thought that Hitler was a strong leader who would be good for Austria.

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Q4.When it was clear that Hitler wanted to invade Czechoslovakia, what did Britain, France and Italy do.

Tell Hitler that his actions were unacceptable, he was going against the Treaty of Versailles, and that there would be serious punishments if they invaded Czechoslovakia. They agreed to give the north of Czechoslovakia (the Sudetenland) to Hitler. Asked for the support of the League of Nations to stop Hitler taking any more land in Europe.

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Q5.Select the correct definition for the policy of appeasement, followed by Britain and France in the 1930s.

Ensuring that long-term peace was secured in Europe by ensuring that all countries in Europe remained free. Being firm in stopping Hitler from taking land in Europe. Giving in to Hitler's demands to avoid war in the short-term, even if it meant going against the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and the aims of the League of Nations.

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How did appeasement pave the way to war?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Question 1

Question 2

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Question 5

Q1.Which of these options was NOT a term of the Treaty of Versailles?

The German army was reduced. Germany was not allowed to unite with Austria. Germany lost land (e.g. Alsace Lorraine) Germany would receive money to help to rebuild the country and economy.

1/5

Q2.In 1935, when Hitler announced that he was increasing the size of his army how did Britain and France react.

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Q3.How did the Austrian's react when Germany united with Austria?

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Q4.When it was clear that Hitler wanted to invade Czechoslovakia, what did Britain, France and Italy do.

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Q5.Select the correct definition for the policy of appeasement, followed by Britain and France in the 1930s.

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