The chart below lists some of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. Hitler’s violation of each term will appear in the space below. Click on the question mark next to the corresponding term of the treaty to see how Hitler’s actions were appeased.Hitler was allowed to violate the terms of the Treaty of Versailles and annex territories without much resistance from other European leaders.
Leaders from Great Britain and France were aware that Hitler was in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Realizing that the treaty was especially harsh on Germany, many European politicians felt that Hitler was justified in some of his actions.
By not reacting to Hitler’s advances, the other leaders participated in the policy of appeasement. The leaders of other countries accepted Hitler’s actions in exchange for his promises of no further aggression. This policy of appeasement allowed Hitler to strengthen his military and expand his territory.
The chart below lists some of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. Hitler’s violation of each term will appear in the space below. Click on the question mark next to the corresponding term of the treaty to see how Hitler’s actions were appeased.