1. Thursday – February 14, 2013 Happy Valentine’s Day! Mr. Lombardi Do Now: copy the domain specific vocabulary. Appeasement : The policy of pacifying (satisfying) an aggressive nation in the hopes of avoiding further conflict. Munich Conference: agreement regarding the Munich Crisis between the major powers of Europe. The purpose of the conference was to discuss the future of Czechoslovakia and it ended up surrendering much of that state to Nazi Germany. Winston Churchill: regarded as “the finest British leader of the 20th century”. Aim: How effective was the policy of appeasement?

3. Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, & Adolf Hitler

4. If a child is crying, do you give them a cookie or do you try to stop it? Explain.

5. Read Appeasement handout together Answer questions 1-10 with your group We will discuss your findings Class Reading, Appeasement

6. Quotes from Winston Churchill on Appeasement… "He (Chamberlain) was given a choice between war and dishonor. He chose dishonor and he will have war anyway.” "An appeaser is one who feeds the crocodile hoping it will eat him last.” "I never worry about action, but only about inaction."

8. 1. Hitler was able to take over the Rhineland, Austria and Czechoslovakia without the Allies declaring war on Germany 2. England and France were trying to avoid more death and destruction (WWI) and gave into Hitler’s demands at the Munich Conference. 3.The U.S. was staying out of European affairs. Without the help of the U.S., Hitler was able to build up his military forces and conquer most of Europe. Class Notes

9. How effective was the policy of appeasement? Summary (open ended question)

10. Regents Prep Regents Prep - Between World Wars

11. Critical Thinking Questions: 1.Why might the countries of Europe be so against starting another war? 2.Given the circumstance in Europe at the time, do you believe the policy of appeasement was justified? Why or why not? 3.Create a better plan of action to counteract Hitler’s advancements 4.Predict the outcome- Once Hitler makes advancements and gets away with it, what do you think his next move will be? 5.What is your analysis of the political cartoon?