13 Chamberlain also agreed with Hitler that every region of the Sudetenland with 50% of the German population should be handed over to Germany. He quickly ordered his Freikorp troops to take the sudetenland 18 Other reactions The United States supported chamberlain`s agreementFrench ministers received by enthusiastic Dutch masses sent 4,000 tulips to Chamberlain This success, however, was to be short-lived Six months later, Hitler proved why he could not be trusted, because it invaded in March 1939 and took control of the rest of Czechoslovakia. 15 “Black Wednesday” The people and government of Britain prepared for war In London, trenches were dug and the mobilized armed forces Chamberlain described this action as “How terrible, fantastic, incredible it is that we dig trenches and try on gas masks here because of a dispute in a distant land between people we know nothing about. War is a scary thing, and we need to be very clear before we start that there are really big stakes” Czechoslovakia has also mobilized its army. 6 The crisis is unfolding Germans living in the Sudetenland have never properly integrated into Czech life. Perhaps due to the presence of the Czech Nazi Party under the leadership of Konrad Henlein, an election was held in Czechoslovakia in 1935, Henlein and his party won 62% of the vote in the Sudetenland This result was what Hitler needed to pressure the Czech government to help these “oppressed” Germans 16 The Munich Accords After Hitler`s threat of war, Leaders met on September 28, To try to avoid war Mussolini held a meeting with Chamberlain and Hitler in Munich Czechoslovakia was not invited In Munich, Hitler got what he wanted in Godesberg He would take the Sudetenland on October 1 The Allies would protect Czechoslovak independence Hitler said it was his “last territorial claim in Europe” The war had been successfully avoided. 2 Overview of the Munich AgreementThe Munich Agreement was signed in 1938 by Great Britain, France, Italy and Germany. It was signed after fears of a war outbreak during the so-called “Czech crisis” 11 meetings between Benes and HenleinHitler then ordered Henlein to meet with Czech President Benes with even more demands, including autonomy for Sudeten Germans When his demands were surprisingly met, he pushed for more, knowing that they would be rejected He wanted the Czech leaders to be punished for their actions towards the Germans before new negotiations took place. French Prime Minister Daladier, aware of the real possibilities of war, called on Britain and Chamberlain to get involved The British Prime Minister flew for Hitler at the Berghof on September 15, it would be the first of many important meetings. 4 How did the crisis start? The Czech crisis developed for several reasons. First of all, Hitler had a deep-rooted hatred of the mixture of nationalities living in relative harmony in Czechoslovakia Remember, Hitler wanted a “master race” He hated the Slavs who lived there, because they had betrayed Germany during World War 1. 7 Once again, Hitler had to start a campaign and make sure he wasn`t the aggressor.
He ordered Henlein to meet with the government and make demands for the protection of the German people, knowing that they would not or could not be met. It also contained various other nationalities within its borders Was the end of appeasement the reason why the war began? This last topic requires you to examine why the UK`s attitude towards appeasement has changed and to decide. 10 To gain support, Hitler caused Hungary and Poland to invade Czechoslovakia and regain lost lands – Teschen and Slovakia This act would begin to break Czechoslovakia and help Hitler conquer. .
