Setting the Scene

Part of Munich Agreement Ā· Section 1 of 12

IntroductionUnit: Conflict and Tension 1918-1939GCSE
September 1938. Europe stands on the brink of war. Hitler demands the Sudetenland — the German-speaking border region of Czechoslovakia. Chamberlain flies to meet Hitler three times. At Munich, he agrees to give Hitler everything he wants. Czechoslovakia isn't even invited. Chamberlain returns waving a piece of paper: "Peace for our time." Six months later, Hitler takes the rest of Czechoslovakia anyway.

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This introduction covers Setting the Scene within Munich Agreement for GCSE History. Revise Munich Agreement in Conflict and Tension 1918-1939 for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. Use this page as part of a wider topic revision path rather than treating it as an isolated fact. It is section 1 of 12 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Practice questions for Munich Agreement

Which two leaders, alongside Chamberlain and Hitler, attended the Munich Conference in September 1938?

  • A. Stalin and Roosevelt
  • B. Mussolini and Daladier
  • C. Franco and Daladier
  • D. Mussolini and Stalin
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Which territory did Hitler demand at the Munich Conference?

  • A. The Rhineland
  • B. Austria
  • C. The Sudetenland
  • D. Danzig
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Quick recall flashcards

Who attended Munich?
Hitler, Mussolini, Chamberlain, Daladier — NOT Czechoslovakia
Munich Conference date?
29-30 September 1938

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