Question

Which of the following options was a primary reason for Britain's initial support towards Nazi Germany?

• A. To encourage the spread of communism.
• B. To help the expansion of its ally, Russia.
• C. To suppress the spread of communist ideas.
• D. To instigate WWII in order to gain more territory.

Answer 1

The correct option is C To suppress the spread of communist ideas.

After the First World War, Russia began to focus on its own development and was recognised as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or the USSR in 1922. Many British politicians feared that following the Russian Revolution, communism may spread across Europe. They believed that Nazi Germany could be a strong defence against a possible Soviet invasion, and thus followed a policy of appeasement with reference to Hitler.