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The political innocence of Britain's leaders

The political innocence of Britain's leaders. “The trouble with conducting diplomacy in the 1930s was that you didn’t know if you were dealing with a clever man who was bluffing or maniacs who really meant it” British diplomat

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The political innocence of Britain's leaders

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  1. The political innocence of Britain's leaders

  2. “The trouble with conducting diplomacy in the 1930s was that you didn’t know if you were dealing with a clever man who was bluffing or maniacs who really meant it” British diplomat What does this source tell you about politics and the leaders of Britain at the time? (3)

  3. Copy • Historians argue that Britain followed a policy of appeasement because they did not know any better – Chamberlain thought it would work in the end… • Chamberlain followed a “play the game” approach to diplomacy. • Chamberlain had only really had experience with men who he could trust and so he could not see why this situation would be any different.

  4. Despite Chamerlain being in control of the country there were many other politicians who believed the policy of appeasement was wrong. Winston Churchill “"There is no greater mistake than to suppose that platitudes, smooth words, and timid policies offer a path to safety."

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