Nazism

Quote: 

"By 1938 however, Germany is making moves to occupy territories. Hitler (born in Austria) occupies Austria without a fight. The country becomes part of Germany. Next Hitler tries to occupy the German speaking areas of Czechoslovakia. The British and French governments allow him to do this believing this will satisfy the Hitler’s ambition. A few months later in early 1939, Hitler invades and occupies the rest of Czechoslovakia absorbing its factories, its resources, and its workforce into the German military machine. In August 1939 the Germans and the Soviet Union under Josef Stalin sign a “Non-Aggression Pact” promising not to attack each other. This signals to the world the inevitability of war. On September 1^st, 1939 the Germans invade Poland. A few days after Great Britain and France declare war on Germany. Poland is conquered in less than a month and becomes the site of some of the worst atrocities of the Nazi regime. Hitler and Stalin divide Poland before Hitler turns his sights west; the Second World War is underway."

Interpretation: 

Even though Hitler was born in Austria, as the leader of Germany, he wanted to seize control over Austria as it would make him  more powerful. Hitler then seizes parts of Czechoslovakia, expanding his power once again. Britain and France's government let Hitler do it because they had hoped that Hitler would be satisfied, but he wasn't. He became greedy and took over the rest of Czechoslovakia and all of its resources and workforce. Hitler and Stalin agree that they will not attack each other so they sign a "Non-Aggression Pact". Hitler wanted to further expand so this time he went after Poland, but at that time Great Britain and France declared war on Germany. Hitler and Stalin split Poland. 

Explanation for Quote: 
I chose this quote because it shows how truly greedy Hitler was. He kept trying to expand his territory; it was never enough for him. Stalin felt that by becoming allies with him, that Hitler would never try to take over Soviet Russia. He wanted to share the power that Hitler held. Hitler on the other hand became so greedy that France and Great Britain had declared war on Germany. I feel that by Great Britain and France allowing Hitler to seize Czechoslovakia, they initially "added fuel to the fire" and provoked Hitler's ambition. Had they not allowed him to do so, perhaps it would have stopped the problem at an early stage.