History Year 9 Term 1: Appeasement and Steps to WW2

Key Terms Meaning Map of Central Europe 1939 Key People

Treaty of Peace deal that officially ended WW1. The German people hated it Neville Chamberlain – British Prime
Versailles as Germany was forced to accept blame for the war and pay Minister 1937-1940.
reparations.

Reparations Germany had to pay £6.6 billion to the allies Benito Mussolini – Extreme RW, became
the Fascist Dictator of Italy until 1943.

Democracy A system of government where the population makes decisions by Joseph Stalin - Extreme LW Communist
voting. Dictator until death in 1953.
Dictatorship A system where one person rules with absolute authority. Adolf Hitler – Extreme RW Fascist
Dictator of Germany 1933-1945
Fascism Belief that:
• People should not have equal rights or protections because
some are ‘superior’ to others.
• Some groups are prevented from becoming equal to others by
discrimination (eg based on race, religion etc).
• Aim to spread extreme nationalistic pride (love of country)

Communism Belief that:

• All should be equal
• Should be no difference between rich and poor
• Should be no private ownership of land or businesses,
instead should be owned by everyone and people should work
together

Capitalism A way of running the economy where a person uses money to start
a business. If it does well, they can keep the profits and grow rich.
Appeasement Giving in to someone's demands because they seem reasonable

The Policy of Neville Chamberlain's government followed this policy; by giving in

Appeasement to Hitler's demands, he hoped to avoid another war.