Question

which are reasons why most europeans favored appeasement of germany during the 1930s? check all that apply.
□ to get germany’s help against russia
□ to avoid cooperating with germany
□ to save the expense of another war
□ to take action against german aggression
□ to prevent loss of life in another war
□ to satisfy german demands

Explanation:

• "To get Germany’s help against Russia": After WWI, there was fear of Soviet communism, so some saw Germany as a potential ally against Russia, so this is a reason.
• "To avoid cooperating with Germany": Appeasement was about cooperating (giving in) to avoid war, so this is incorrect.
• "To save the expense of another war": WWI was costly, so avoiding another war’s expense was a reason.
• "To take action against German aggression": Appeasement was giving in, not acting against aggression, so incorrect.
• "To prevent loss of life in another war": WWI had massive casualties, so avoiding more deaths was a reason.
• "To satisfy German demands": Appeasement involved meeting Germany’s demands (like Sudetenland) to avoid war, so this is a reason.

Answer:

• A. to get Germany’s help against Russia
• C. to save the expense of another war
• E. to prevent loss of life in another war
• F. to satisfy German demands