Winston Churchill Speech to Parliament 1938"I have always held the view that keeping peace depends on holding back the aggressor. After Hitler’s seizure of Austria in March, I appealed to the government. I asked that Britain, together with France and other powers, guarantee the security of Czechoslovakia. If that course had been followed, events would not have fallen into this disastrous state. . . . in time, Czechoslovakia will be swallowed by the Nazi regime. . . . I think of all the opportunities to stop the growth of Nazi power which have been thrown away. The responsibility must rest with those who have control of our political affairs. They neither prevented Germany from rearming, nor did they rearm us in time. They weakened the League of Nations. . .. Thus they left us in the hour of trial without a strong national defense or system of international security."Churchill, Winston. "The British Debate on the Munich Agreement, October 1938." From Parliamentary Debates, 5th series, vol.339 (1938).Which previous historical development most directly contributed to the situation described in the excerpt?Elimination ToolSelect one answerABritain was also asserting its military influence in Europe.BThe US was threatening military involvement in Europe.CThe Treaty of Versailles harshly punished Germany.DCzechoslovakia was threatening Germany.

Question 1 of 10Why does Churchill most likely begin his speech by discussing Britain's recent battle loss?A.Because he wants to address citizens' immediate concernsB.Because he hopes that France would return the favor and join them in fighting for British landC.Because he needs to show that Britain lost a great number of troops and is currently weaker than GermanyD.Because he knows people were seeking his resignation because of the lossSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 1 of 5What is most likely one of Churchill's main purposes when giving his speech?A.He wants to give British citizens a realistic picture of the war situation.B.He wants to explain Britain's war tactics and strategies.C.He wants to blame various political associates for the losses in Belgium.D.He wants to give an account of Germany's war atrocities.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 8 of 10Why is Churchill's speech considered historically important?A.Because it renewed Britain's resolve to fight the war against GermanyB.Because it caused countries to consider the value of women in the militaryC.Because it defined the steps Britain would take to enter the warD.Because it invoked the creation of the Allied ForcesSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 2 of 5How does Churchill begin his "Their Finest Hour" speech?A.He focuses on how the future will look if Britain doesn't enter the war.B.He lists Britain's advantages for winning a war with Germany.C.He recounts the events that led to the loss of the Battle of France.D.He discusses Mussolini and Hitler's plans for world domination.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 5 of 10What did Churchill most clearly accomplish with his speech?A.He inspired the United States to join in the war as members of the Allies.B.He provided his political colleagues and citizens with a realistic view of the situation.C.He analyzed German war tactics and gave ways to overcome each tactic.D.He scared Britain's enemies into thinking that defeat is imminent for Germany.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS