How did Britain and France respond to hitlers demands for control over part of Czechoslovakia?

Answer 1

Poland was invaded first. France and England declared war on Germany at that time. When Czechoslovakia was invaded they had already declared war on Germany and further objected to Hilter for his invasion tactics. England had started building up their ability to make war and the people practiced air raids and began signing up to serve in the military.

Answer 2

The part of Czechoslovakia that Hitler wanted to control was the Sudetenland. Britain's Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, managed to convince the Czech President, Benes to allow the Sudetenland to become a self-governed state, after Hitler threatened the Powers with war. Hitler then produced a new set of demands, including having the Sudetenland become under the control of the German Reich (or empire).

When Benes refused, Chamberlain met with Hitler, Daladier (leader of france) and Mussolini (leader of Italy) in a final attempt to keep the peace. no czech representatives were invited. Czechoslovakia was then forced to hand over the Sudetenland, and a commission was set up to decide precisely which territory would be handed over.

The meeting was called the Munich Conference (29th September 1938).

Answer 3

They were afraid of another war because WW1 had horrific effects on both Britain and France. So they were afraid of the consequences of standing up to Hitler, and started the policy of appeasement - giving Hitler what he wanted (if it was reasonable).

Answer 4

They were scared