Responses to Hitler's Actions in Europe

The video discusses the Munich Agreement of 1938, where Hitler, Chamberlain, Mussolini, and Daladier agreed on the Nazi annexation of the Sudetenland. This was a result of the Treaty of Versailles, which had left Germany with territorial losses. Hitler aimed to reunite ethnic Germans, leading to tensions with Czechoslovakia. As the crisis escalated, Chamberlain sought to avoid war through negotiations. The Munich Agreement, seen as a failed act of appeasement, was signed without Czechoslovakia's involvement. Despite Chamberlain's claim of 'peace for our time,' Hitler broke the agreement by annexing the rest of Czechoslovakia, leading to Britain and France declaring war on Germany.

What was a significant outcome of the Treaty of Versailles concerning Germany?

• Germany was allowed to annex Austria.

• Germany formed an alliance with Italy.

• Germany lost territory to Czechoslovakia.

• Germany gained new territories.

What was Hitler's primary goal after rising to power in Germany?

• To establish a democratic government.

• To reunite ethnic Germans.

• To form a union with France.

• To promote peace in Europe.

What was the main reason for the crisis between Germany and Czechoslovakia in 1938?

• A disagreement over military alliances.

• Germany's demand for the Sudetenland.

• A trade dispute between the two countries.

• Czechoslovakia's invasion of Germany.

What was the Munich Agreement seen as by many?

• A successful peace treaty.

• A failed act of appeasement.

• A victory for Czechoslovakia.

• A minor diplomatic event.

What did Chamberlain famously claim the Munich Agreement had secured?

• Peace for our time.

• Economic prosperity.

• A new alliance with Germany.

• Military superiority.

What action did Hitler take in March following the Munich Agreement?

• He signed a new treaty with France.

• He declared war on Britain.

• He annexed the rest of Czechoslovakia.

• He honored the agreement.

What was the response of Britain and France to Hitler's actions after the Munich Agreement?

• They declared war on Germany.

• They signed another agreement.

• They ignored the actions.

• They formed an alliance with Italy.