Munich Conference - 1938
The successful annexation of Austria fueled Adolf Hitler's ambition, and he looked on to the German-populated regions of Czechoslovakia, collectively named Sudetenland. As early as 1933, Nazi Party members such as Konrad Henlein had already infiltrated the political scene in Czechoslovakia, stirring trouble. On 19 May 1935, Henlein's Sudetendeutsche Partei won three out of every five German Czech's vote, creating the second largest political party in Czechoslovakia. Starting in 1938, the Nazi propaganda machine fabricated false stories of the three million ethnic Germans being oppressed in Czechoslovakia, and demanded to gain control of these lands. Meanwhile, British ambassador to Berlin Sir Nevile Henderson did little to help. In fact, he did the opposite, calling the highly educated Czech president Edvard Beneš "pigheaded" for leading his country to resist Nazi infiltration.
Chamberlain, Daladier, Hitler, and Benito Mussolini met in Munich on 29 Sep 1938 for what later came to be known as the Munich Conference; interestingly, Czechoslovakia was unrepresented at this meeting. At 0100 in the morning of 30 Sep 1938, in the Führerhaus at Königsplatz in Munich, the Munich Agreement ceded Sudetenland to Germany, effectively immediately, with Keitel named as the military governor. Czechs were given ten days to evacuate the region, and they were threatened that any Czech military presence found in Sudetenland after the deadline would be shot as if they had violated Germany's sovereignty. Similar to Austria, many people of the Sudetenland region, many were already German refugees who fled from Hitler's governments a handful of years ago, attempted to flee. Many were denied visas and deported back to Sudetenland, and some of them were arrested and tortured after German occupation. Also like Austria, the German propaganda machine publicized the annexation by showing the cheering crowds while suppressing the stories of terror.
The expansion into Czechoslovakia allowed Germany to control the entire western border fortifications, designed by the same engineers who had created the French Maginot Line, taking away all fortifications the Czechs had against German military aggression. At the same time, since Germany no longer needs to worry about guarding against the fortress line at Sudetenland, at least 20 German divisions were freed up for other regions (on the Polish border, for example). Britain and France still had politicians who believed deeply in appeasement. Chamberlain noted the Czechoslovakia had been "the latest and perhaps the most dangerous" of the obstacles to European peace, but "now that we have got past it, I feel that it may be possible to make further progress along the road to sanity." Appeasement, however, began to lose its appeal. In Britain, more aggressive policies slowly began to take shape, and Winston Churchill, Anthony Eden, Alfred Duff Cooper, and other previously nicknamed "warmongers" began to gain support. Britain and France finally started to mobilize their militaries on a larger scale in Sep 1938.
1. How did Hitler justify his invasion of Czechoslovakia?
2. Why did European leaders try to appease Hitler ?
Hitler justify his invasion of Czechoslovakia by how he was At 0100 in the morning of 30 Sep 1938, in the Führerhaus at Königsplatz in Munich, the Munich Agreement ceded Sudetenland to Germany, effectively immediately, with Keitel named as the military governor. Czechs were given ten days to evacuate the region, and they were threatened that anyCzech military presence found in Sudetenland after the deadline would be shot as if they had violated Germany's sovereignty.
ReplyDeleteEuropean leaders try to appease HitlerBritain and France still had politicians who believed deeply in appeasement. Chamberlain noted the Czechoslovakia had been "the latest and perhaps the most dangerous" of the obstacles to European peace, but "now that we have got past it, I feel that it may be possible to make further progress along the road to sanity."
M.I
Hitler justified his invasion of Czechoslovakia when the Nazi propaganda machine fabricated false stories of the three million ethnic Germans being oppressed in Czechoslovakia. They demanded to for control of the lands. Germany controlled the entire western border after the expansion of Czechoslovakia. All fortifications Czechs had against Germany been gone which made Germany a stronger country.
ReplyDeleteEuropean leaders tried to appease Hitler because they saw him as too much of a threat and he was taking over their countries. They wanted to avoid any problems with Hitler so they wouldn’t be the next target. Britain and France still had politicians who deeply believed in appeasement. Eventually appeasement began to lose its appeal and Britain and France began to mobilize their military forces.
-A.U.
Since Czechoslovakia was unrepresented in the Munich Conference, the Munich Agreement gave Sudetenland to German. That justified Hitlers invasion because now Sudetenland now belonged to Germany and that gave him the power. He also gave the Czechs a 10 day period to evacuate the region. They were threatened if any Czech military presence were found. If any presence of the Czech military was found, they would be shot as if they had violated Germany's sovereignty.
ReplyDeleteEuropean leaders tried to appease Hitler because the expansion into Czechoslovakia allowed him to control the entire western border. With the control of the western boarder, Germany no longer needed to worry about guarding the fortress line and that freed up at least 20 German divisions. The European leaders also appeased Hitler because they had politicians who deeply believed in that. They believed that if they appeased Hitler, then nothing bad would happen to them. This is the reason why the European leaders tried to appease Hitler.
-S.Li
European leaders try to appease Hitler because people are trying to avoid another world war. Germany was becoming a strong nation once again. This time the Nazi party have full power and Hitler have full control. Hitler is doing a lot of illegal things that may lead to war. European leaders understand that Hitler was a patriotic German and Germany lost World War l. Europe is afraid of another war.
ReplyDeleteHitler was very aggressive and ambitious. Hitler have hatred for a lot of ethnic groups. Jews was the target for the Nazis and a lot of people evacuated Germany because of Hitler and the nazis. Hitler became dictator of Germany which means he have full power to do anything he wants. Great Britain and France had politicians that believed in appeasement. They feel that that's a way to stop evil, bring peace, and avoid another Great War.
On September 29,1938, leaders Chamberlain, Daladier, Hitler, and Benito Mussolini had a meeting later known as the Munich Conference. The Munich agreement had given up Sudetenland to Germany. People in Czechoslovakia were given ten days to evacuate. Also, if any of their military was found in Sudetenland after the time was up, they would be killed since they have violated Germany’s sovereignty. The expansion in Czechoslovakia gave Germany control of the entire western border.
ReplyDeleteEuropean leaders had tried to appease Hitler. Strict policies began to take over Britain. Leaders such as Winston Churchill, Anthony Eden, Alfred Eden, Alfred Duff Cooper, and others were named “warmongers” had just started to gain support from the people. Their militaries had begun to grow as well.
-A.S
1. Hitler justified his invasion of Czech by forming the Munich Conference with Chamberlain, Daladier, and Mussolini. The following morning Czechoslovakia surrendered and Keitel was named governor. The Czechs were given ten days to leave the region, if any one found in the area after the deadline will be shot. As many tried to flee, their visas were denied and they were deported back to Sudetenland.
ReplyDelete2. The European leaders tried to appease Hitler because Czechoslovakia had become a dangerous obstacle towards peace within Europe. Britain and France strongly believed in this action however, it soon began to lose its appeal. After that, Europe hopes to “make further progress along the road to sanity."
S.L.
1. After the annexation of Austria, Hitler invaded Czechoslovakia, realizing that place was German-populated, and took this chance to gain more power. This created trouble amongst all the European countries, as the Nazi party made false stories, saying that three million Germans who were living in Czechoslovakia were being discriminated against, and wished to take control of their land. One who believed in these lies was Sir Nevile Henderson, British ambassador, who insulted Czech president, Edvard Benes for trying to resist the Nazi invasion itself. Although Hitler and his Nazi Party spoke lies, it brought a huge effect upon the peace of Europe as borders were questioned.
ReplyDelete2. Because so much trouble was stirring throughout Europe. the European leaders tried to appease Hitler by setting up the Munich Conference, giving Hitler portions of Czechoslovakia that mainly had residing 'Germans'. However, for the Czechs, they were forced to move within ten days or be killed, and many were arrested and tortured, but these factors were hidden from the public. Having Czechoslovakia, it no longer made Germany worry about Sudentenland, until everyone began to regret giving Hitler more power over short-lived peace.
H.Y.
1.How did Hitler justify his invasion of Czechoslovakia?
ReplyDeleteGerman occupation of Czechoslovakia started with the Nazi extension of Czechoslovakia's northern and western outskirt locales, Nazi pioneer Adolf Hitler's affection for this exertion was the asserted privations endured by the ethnic German populace living in those districts. New and far reaching Czechoslovak outskirt fortresses were likewise placed in the same region. Taking after the Anschluss of Nazi, Germany and Austria the triumph of Czechoslovakia got to be Hitler's next aspiration. The joining of the Sudetenland into Nazi Germany left whatever remains of Czechoslovakia got weak to oppose consequent occupation.
2. European leaders try to appease Hitler since they thought they could advance Germany and use Hitler against the Russians , they did not see the possibility that Germany and
Russia may collaborate with Molotov Ribbentrop agreement . what's more they did not see Hitler was not interested in peace whatsoever. it was just as a result of Hitlers daydreams we survived , the british were terrified of execute him on the grounds that a skillful individual may assume control and really win.
-SC
1.Hitler said that Germans that lived in Czechoslovakia were being mistreated and such so that was his reason for attacking Czechoslovakia. Since many Germans lived in Czechoslovakia, he believed that Germans had the right to that territory. He demanded that the Germans in the Czech Republic and in other areas outside the Reich should return.
ReplyDelete2. The European leaders tried to appease with Hitler because they just went through a war and to have another war would be too much for them to handle. They were already going through the Great Depression, so they wanted to avoid war. If they didn't appease Hitler than they would completely destroy their country because they were too weak to fight. They were just doing what they thought was best for their country under their circumstances.
D.L.
1. Because Henlein's Sudetendeutsche Partei won three out of every five German Czech's vote, they were posed as a threat to the Nazi Party. Thus, Hitler used his propaganda machine to create false stories about Czechoslovakia. In these stories, Hitler stated that three million ethnic Germans were being oppressed in Czechoslovakia and that Hitler should have the right to obtain these lands. This is how he justified his invasion of Czechoslovakia.
ReplyDelete2. European leaders try to appease Hitler because they knew the potential and capability of Hilter. As shown with how he dealt with the Czechoslovakia, Hitler was very powerful with his words; so powerful, that people believed his lies. They saw that Hitler's military tactices were superior as well. They thought that if Hitler was given a bit of "slack" and a few territorial demands were met that he would be satisfied and peace would be maintained. Ultimately saying, they were trying very hard to avoid a war. However, Hitler did not think that way.
-J.L
1) Hitler thinks he’s right about the invasion to Czechoslovakia. The Cze began with the Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia's northern and western border regions. Hitler was suffered by the ethnic German population living in those regions. He demanded that the Germans in the Czech Republic and in other areas outside the Reich should return
ReplyDelete2) Other European countries tried to appease Hitler (specially England) because they wanted to avoid having anther war. They didn’t want another war like WWI so they wanted to make a deal with Hitler so he can be happy in order to avoid the war. Even though Hitler eventually started another WWII.
-KZ
Hitler justified his invasion of Czechoslovakia by creating peace with the other countries surrounding him that involved only German speaking places. He made up with others recruiting them with the reasons of how they are badly treated and how they could support each other; these places could consist of Sudetenland or even the Czech Republic. With the areas of the Czech Republic taken away by Germany, they grew stronger as a whole.
ReplyDeleteMany of the other European leaders chose to appease Hitler being the reason that many of these European countries didn’t want to be involved in another war like World War I had occurred. This was the main reason that the other European leaders wanted to appease him; they weren’t fond that these ideas of his would possible lead to the future destruction between others.
~CT
ReplyDelete1. How did Hitler justify his invasion of Czechoslovakia?
Hitler justified his invasion of Czechoslovakia by expanding it. The expansion of the invasion caused a big difference. As a result, Germany then controlled the entire western border, meaning they were becoming powerful. As indicated in the article , " The expansion into Czechoslovakia allowed Germany to control the entire western border fortifications, designed by the same engineers who had created the French Maginot Line, taking away all fortifications the Czechs had against German military aggression."
2. Why did European leaders try to appease Hitler ?
European leaders tried to appease because of how powerful Hitler was and how powerful Germany had become. An example from the article is , " Britain and France still had politicians who believed deeply in appeasement. Chamberlain noted the Czechoslovakia had been "the latest and perhaps the most dangerous" of the obstacles to European peace, but "now that we have got past it, I feel that it may be possible to make further progress along the road to sanity." Since Czechoslovakia was known as "dangerous" , these leaders wanted appeasement. In addition , they were probably afraid of Hitler as well.
- M.L. PD 9 2/16/14
ReplyDelete1. How did Hitler justify his invasion of Czechoslovakia?
Hitler justified his invasion of Czechoslovakia by expanding it. The expansion of the invasion caused a big difference. As a result, Germany then controlled the entire western border, meaning they were becoming powerful. As indicated in the article , " The expansion into Czechoslovakia allowed Germany to control the entire western border fortifications, designed by the same engineers who had created the French Maginot Line, taking away all fortifications the Czechs had against German military aggression."
2. Why did European leaders try to appease Hitler ?
European leaders tried to appease because of how powerful Hitler was and how powerful Germany had become. An example from the article is , " Britain and France still had politicians who believed deeply in appeasement. Chamberlain noted the Czechoslovakia had been "the latest and perhaps the most dangerous" of the obstacles to European peace, but "now that we have got past it, I feel that it may be possible to make further progress along the road to sanity." Since Czechoslovakia was known as "dangerous" , these leaders wanted appeasement. In addition , they were probably afraid of Hitler as well.
- M.L. PD 9 2/16/14
1)Czechoslovakia was a former republic in central Europe that was divided into Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993. Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician and the leader of the Nazi Party. He justified his invasion of Czechoslovakia by demanding the Germans in other areas outside the Reich to return.
ReplyDelete2) The European leaders try to appease Hitler basically because they didn't want to start another war with anyone. They wanted to make peace and that caused other nations to gain support. Also, Britain and France finally started to mobilize their militaries on larger scales.
K.T.