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Impact of Foreign Relations on British Politics (1931 Manchuria Crisis…
Impact of Foreign Relations on British Politics
1931 Manchuria Crisis
The Japanese claimed that Chinese soldiers had sabotaged the Manchurian railway in Korea, which Japan controlled. Japan attacked and by February 1932, had brutally conquered Manchuria
British response
Reluctant to act, as well as America who were rivals of influence in the Far East
Response was impossible
Why?
Britain was facing their own economic crisis and deflationary measures
Japan withdrew from League of Nations
1935 Hitler's Rise to Power
Hitler stressed peaceful ambitions and an understanding of Britain yet Hitler rearmed.
British Response
Little alarm but cautious
Britain allowed Germany to built a fleet up to 35% of Navy
Why?
Decisions were influenced by memories of naval arms race
1935 Abyssinnia Crisis
Mussolini launched his invasion of Abyssinnia
British response
Liberals sympathised
British cabinet wanted to restore prestige
1938 Czechoslovakia and Munich Conference
Hitler claimed demands of territory in Sudetenland
British Response
Chamberlain visited Hitler and agreed it should go to Hitler
War was likely as cabinet was divided and France did not agree
Britain promised full support of Czechoslovakia if invaded
Why?
Chamberlain argued Britain did not meet the defence requirements