The Significance and Factors of Appeasement in the Outbreak of WWII

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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The Significance and Factors of Appeasement in the Outbreak of WWII

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Understanding the Factors Behind Appeasement

Source A: Political Leaders' Perspectives

'The policy of appeasement was driven by a desire to avoid another devastating war. Leaders believed that concessions might satisfy Hitler and prevent conflict.' Provenance: Excerpt from a speech by British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, 1938.

1.
Categorize the factors influencing appeasement into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. List at least two factors for each category. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
2.
Compare the political and economic factors that influenced the policy of appeasement. Which was more significant? Justify your answer with evidence. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
3.
Outline why public opinion was a key social factor in the policy of appeasement. Use evidence to support your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Ranking and Analyzing Significance of Factors

Source B: Economic Concerns

'The economic devastation of the Great Depression made rearmament and military conflict seem too costly. Leaders prioritized economic recovery over confrontation.' Provenance: Economic report published in 1937.

1.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in leading to appeasement: Political or Social? Justify your choice with evidence. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
2.
Analyse how economic concerns contributed to the policy of appeasement. Provide examples from sources or your knowledge. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
3.
Explain how the desire to prevent another war influenced the decisions of leaders in the 1930s. Use evidence to support your answer. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Critical Thinking: Factors and Consequences

Source C: Historian's View

'The policy of appeasement was largely driven by a combination of political fears, economic constraints, and social attitudes, which together made confrontation seem too risky.' Provenance: Modern historian's analysis published in 2005.

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Compare the influences of political, economic, and social factors on the policy of appeasement. Which was the most influential? Justify your answer. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
2.
Explain the significance of the policy of appeasement in the outbreak of WWII. Use evidence from sources and your knowledge. (10 marks)
[10 marks]

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