France and Great Britain. They had been most directly responsible for the Versailles peace treaty of 1919 with Germany after WW 1. Both countries had come to realize that giving away big chunks of Germany to newly established countries and imposing immense 'repair payments' and other demands on Germany had been the cause of many great social and economic problems that in turn had led to the wave of resentment on which Hitler had ridden to power.
Both countries had therefore reason to greatly fear a resumption of the war. France only prepared for defense and in the meantime was not prepared to do anything to provoke Hitler. Britain therefore stood utterly alone - the USA had become firmly isolationist - and knew it simply did not have the army to succesfully face Germany if it would now confront Germany with any form of ultimatum.
British PM Neville Chamberlain has been much maligned for his appeasement policy. But realistically speaking, he had little or no alternatives at the time.
Channon claimed that appeasement was the right policy because it aimed to maintain peace and stability in Europe by addressing the grievances of aggressive nations like Germany, thereby preventing another devastating conflict like World War I. He argued that concessions could potentially lead to a more stable and cooperative international environment. Evidence supporting this claim included instances where early diplomacy and concessions seemed to temporarily ease tensions, suggesting that negotiation could be more effective than confrontation.
The attitude of an unfair peace and US non-involvement in the League of Nations help set up the foundations for a new world conflict because, since the United States did not join, the League of Nations was not respected, and no one followed followed the rules of peace set by Woodrow Wilson; the United States wished to stay away from European involvement. Germany was also left to the unfair blame of causing the war and having to pay everyone back for the casualties for the war, bringing about an attitude of unfair peace in Europe.
In the 1930s, democratic nations generally responded to the rise of dictatorship with a mix of appeasement and isolationism. Many countries, particularly in Europe, hoped to avoid conflict by conceding to the demands of aggressive regimes, as seen in the Munich Agreement with Nazi Germany. Additionally, the Great Depression led to economic struggles, prompting many democracies to focus inward and prioritize domestic issues over international threats. Ultimately, this reluctance to confront dictators directly contributed to the expansion of authoritarian regimes leading up to World War II.
The government treated First Nations and Métis peoples differently primarily through policies and legal recognition. First Nations were often subjected to the Indian Act, which imposed strict regulations on their governance, land use, and cultural practices, leading to significant loss of autonomy. In contrast, the Métis were recognized as a distinct group with specific rights, but often faced marginalization and exclusion from Indian Act benefits, leading to challenges in land claims and identity. These differing treatments have contributed to ongoing social and economic disparities between the two groups.
The pros of Confederation for First Nations included the potential for greater political representation and influence within a unified Canadian framework. It offered an opportunity for First Nations to negotiate treaties and agreements that could protect their rights and land. Additionally, Confederation could lead to improved infrastructure and resources, as the new government sought to promote development across the country, which could benefit Indigenous communities. However, these benefits were often overshadowed by the challenges and impositions that followed.
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Appeasement, straight up appeasement.
Appeasement, straight up appeasement.
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Appeasement, straight up appeasement.
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In the years leading up to World War II, many people (if mostly a minority) disapproved of the policy of appeasement. "War hawks" throughout the western nations spoke up in protest of the generally accepted view that appeasement was wise. One such "disapprover" was Winston Churchill, who would go on to serve as Prime Minister for Great Britain in its darkest days of the war and then beyond.
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