Chapter 4 -1922 Washington Naval Conference-How did the Washington Naval Conference split the Japan-British alliance? What was the United States’ role in driving the British from its alliance?
Washington Naval Conference promoted the mistrust that had already started between the British and Japan. The British strongly held promoting its alliance with the United States against the interest of Japan while at the same time stopping Japan from forging any alliance with Russia or Germany. Out of the treaty, it became clear that the British was serving its interest while ignoring Japan’s. United States was at the core of the issue since Japan had a cold foot towards the British-United alliance.
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Chapter 5 - Stresa Front -What was the Stresa front, which countries were involved and what issue eventually led to its end. How did the end of the Stresa front push Italy and Mussolini toward Germany?
Stresa Front was forged in 1935 among Britain, France, and Italy uphold the agreement of Versailles against Adolf Hitler who was contemplating rearming Germany. After Mussolini invaded Ethiopia, Britain and France tried to reconcile the parties to remain united against Germany, but the treaty failed to last. Mussolini felt he was neglected after Anglo-German Naval Agreement was signed without being informed. Because of betrayal he pursued its interest in Abyssinia that led to the collapse of the treaty.
Chapter 8 – According to Buchanan, why did the British surrender Czechoslovakia to Hitler?
Under Munich agreement, the French Third Republic, United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Italy agreed on “cession to Germany of the Sudeten German territory” Czechoslovakia territory. This allowed Hitler to seize the German predominantly occupied Czechoslovakia territory. The main goal was to stop Hitler’s military actions and more wars.
Chapter 9 -According to Buchanan, the British guarantee of Poland was a large mistake. Why was it a mistake and how did it lead to Britain being forced to fight Germany?
The British considered its diplomatic agreements and assurance of support enough with regards to German possible attacks. However, they hard know clue of how German had prepared for the attack and until the French was forced into the war dragging England with it.
After reading the material–criticize Buchanan’s views by answering the following- Why was it right for Britain to fight war with Hitler?
British had no option as its allies were dragged into the war, such as the French. Additionally, it Germany was violating the treaties and persecuting innocent lives.
