Conflict and Tension 1918-1939Deep Dive

What Was Appeasement?

Part of Appeasement · GCSE GCSE History revision

This deep dive covers What Was Appeasement? within Appeasement for GCSE History. Revise Appeasement in Conflict and Tension 1918-1939 for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 2 of 16 in this topic. Use this deep dive to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 2 of 16

Practice

8 questions

Recall

15 flashcards

🧠 What Was Appeasement?

Appeasement = giving in to demands to avoid conflict. Britain and France repeatedly gave Hitler what he wanted, hoping he would be satisfied and stop.

▶ Hitler Part 1 - OverSimplified ▶ Hitler Part 2 - OverSimplified (covers appeasement)

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Setting the Scene The Rhineland Gamble: March 1936 The Anschluss: March 1938 Appeasement in Action: Three Escalations

Practice Questions for Appeasement

What is the term for the policy of giving in to Hitler's demands in order to avoid war?

A. Isolationism
B. Appeasement
C. Collective security
D. Deterrence

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At the Munich Conference in September 1938, Britain and France agreed to give which territory to Germany?

A. The Rhineland
B. Austria
C. The Sudetenland
D. Danzig

1 markfoundation

Quick Recall Flashcards

3 arguments FOR appeasement?

1. Versailles unfair, 2. Fear of war, 3. Time to rearm

What is appeasement?

Giving in to demands to avoid conflict — letting Hitler have what he wanted

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Setting the Scene

The Rhineland Gamble: March 1936