Munich Conference and Its Aftermath

The video discusses the policy of appeasement, focusing on the Munich Conference where Britain and France allowed Hitler to annex the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia. Chamberlain believed this would ensure peace, but Hitler broke his promises and continued his expansion, leading to the invasion of Czechoslovakia. This failure of appeasement contributed to the start of World War II, as Britain and France realized they had underestimated Hitler's ambitions. They then pledged to protect Poland, setting the stage for the war.

What was the main outcome of the Munich Conference?

• Britain and France formed an alliance with the Soviet Union.

• France declared war on Germany.

• Germany was given the Sudetenland.

• Italy gained control of Austria.

How did Chamberlain feel after the Munich Conference?

• He was angry and wanted to retaliate against Germany.

• He was indifferent and showed no emotion.

• He was confident and believed he had secured peace.

• He was disappointed and felt betrayed.

How did the public in Britain react to Chamberlain's actions post-Munich Conference?

• They protested against the decision to appease Hitler.

• They were indifferent and uninterested.

• They cheered him as a hero for securing peace.

• They were outraged and demanded his resignation.

What did Hitler do after receiving the Sudetenland?

• He invaded the rest of Czechoslovakia.

• He returned the Sudetenland to Czechoslovakia.

• He honored his promise and stopped expanding.

• He formed a peace treaty with Poland.

Why was appeasement considered a failure?

• It resulted in economic prosperity for Czechoslovakia.

• It led to immediate peace in Europe.

• It empowered Hitler and led to further aggression.

• It strengthened the alliance between Britain and France.

What was the impact of appeasement on Hitler's mentality?

• He became more diplomatic and peaceful.

• He believed he could take whatever he wanted.

• He felt restricted and cautious.

• He decided to focus on internal reforms.

What was the first non-German territory invaded by Hitler?

• Austria

• France

• Poland

• Czechoslovakia

What action did Britain and France take after the Munich Conference?

• They declared war on Germany.

• They signed a non-aggression pact with Italy.

• They made a declaration of protection for Poland.

• They withdrew from European affairs.

What was the significance of the declaration of protection for Poland?

• It marked the start of World War II.

• It was a diplomatic gesture with no real impact.

• It was a strategy to appease Hitler further.

• It was a warning to Germany against further aggression.

What was the main reason Britain and France decided to protect Poland?

• They wanted to appease the Soviet Union.

• They wanted to expand their own territories.

• They anticipated Poland as Hitler's next target.

• They had a long-standing alliance with Poland.