Why Have Many Historians Criticized the Munich Pact of 1938

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why have many historians criticized the Munich Pact of 1938?

• A) It gave Germany more time to build its military and gave Hitler the idea that western European nations would not try to stop further aggression.
• B) It did not go far enough; German grievances about Czechoslovakia and the Versailles Treaty were legitimate and needed to be recognized.
• C) It gave Hitler complete reign in eastern Europe, including Poland and Romania.
• D) The Western powers were given too much influence in Germany's affairs, including the ability to restrict its militarization, along the lines of the Versailles Treaty.

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Definitions:

Collateral

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Perfection by Possession

A method of securing interests in personal property by physical possession, thereby prioritizing claims against the property.

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A legal process to protect a secured interest in a debtor's property by filing appropriate documents with a governmental office or registry.

Perfection

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