10 Steps to World War Two: Suchetenland Crisis and the occupation of Czechoslovakia

The transcript discusses Hitler's expansionist policies, focusing on his annexation of Austria and the Sudetenland. It highlights the appeasement efforts by Chamberlain and Halifax, leading to the Munich Agreement. Despite initial hopes for peace, Hitler's violation of the agreement and annexation of Czechoslovakia proved his untrustworthiness, validating Churchill's warnings.

What was one of the strategic reasons for Hitler's interest in the Sudetenland?

• It was a major financial center.

• It had significant oil reserves.

• It was a region with a large Jewish population.

• It was poorly defended from the south.

How did Hitler present his demands to make them seem reasonable?

• By promising to reduce Germany's military size.

• By threatening immediate military action.

• By offering financial incentives to other countries.

• By using diplomatic language and promising peace.

What was the outcome of Chamberlain's meetings with Hitler regarding the Sudetenland?

• The Sudetenland remained part of Czechoslovakia.

• The Sudetenland became an independent state.

• The Sudetenland was allowed to join Germany.

• A war broke out between Germany and Britain.

What was the reaction of the British cabinet to Hitler's demands during the Munich Agreement negotiations?

• They unanimously supported Chamberlain's appeasement policy.

• They revolted and rejected Hitler's terms.

• They initially resisted but eventually agreed to Hitler's terms.

• They were divided, with no clear consensus.

What did Hitler do in March 1939 that violated the Munich Agreement?

• He declared war on France.

• He signed a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union.

• He annexed the whole of Czechoslovakia.

• He invaded Poland.

Who was a prominent critic of Chamberlain's appeasement policy?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Joseph Stalin

• Winston Churchill

• Neville Chamberlain

What was the international reaction to Germany's annexation of Czechoslovakia?

• It was ignored by most countries.

• It was met with outrage by freedom-loving nations.

• It was celebrated as a diplomatic success.

• It was widely accepted as a peaceful resolution.