Question

the text is an excerpt from a secret note from a british general to the british cabinet sent on september 20, 1938.

1. the broad conclusions of this note may be summarized as follows :-

(a) a german absorption of czechoslovakia will enhance her military prestige, increase her war potential, and probably enable her to dispose of stronger land forces against france and ourselves than she can do at present.
(c) it follows, therefore, that, from the military point of view, time is in our favour and that, if war with germany has to come, it would be better to fight her in say 6-12 months time, than to accept the present challenge.
based on this excerpt, what is one advantage of britains appeasement policy?
britain will have the time to build up its military and prepare for a possible war.
britain will be able to prevent germany from taking all of czechoslovakia.
britain will be able to forge a secret alliance with france.
britain will be able to curtail germanys aggressive foreign policy.

Explanation:

The excerpt states that from a military perspective, time benefits Britain, and delaying a potential war with Germany by 6-12 months (via appeasement) would be better, as it allows Britain to prepare. The other options are unsupported: the note says Germany will absorb Czechoslovakia, so preventing that is not an advantage; there is no mention of a secret alliance with France; and the policy does not curtail Germany's aggression, as Germany's military strength will grow.

Answer:

Britain will have the time to build up its military and prepare for a possible war.