Historian A: A.J.P. Taylor – Economic Perspective

'The policy of appeasement was driven primarily by economic concerns. Britain and France were still recovering from WWI and lacked the resources to confront Germany militarily. Many leaders believed that avoiding war was necessary to prevent economic collapse, and they underestimated Hitler’s ambitions, hoping that concessions would satisfy his demands.'

Historian B: Susan Carr – Political/Diplomatic Perspective

'Appeasement was a failure of diplomacy and a misguided attempt to maintain peace. Leaders underestimated Hitler’s expansionist aims and made concessions that only emboldened him. The policy reflected a lack of will to confront aggression, and it ultimately encouraged Hitler to pursue further expansion, leading to war.'