2006-06-15 01:52:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
1. pacification of potentially hostile nation: the political strategy of pacifying a potentially hostile nation in the hope of avoiding war, often by granting concessions
2. grant of concessions: an attempt to stop complaints or reduce difficulties by making concessions
2006-06-15 02:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Appeasement is a strategic manoeuvre, based on either pragmatism, fear of war, or moral conviction, that leads to acceptance of imposed conditions in lieu of armed resistance. Since World War II, the term has gained a negative connotation, in politics and in general, of weakness and cowardice.
2006-06-15 01:59:19 · answer #2 · answered by purple_rme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Letting someone have something in order to please them and to try to stop detrimental outcomes usually. This word is famous for how Germany was appeased before World War II, given resources and money so they wouldn't invade Europe, but they ended up doing it anyway.
2006-06-15 01:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by John Luke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to bring to a state of peace,quit,ease or contentment,pacify,soothe
2006-06-15 02:03:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.answers.com/Appeasement?gwp=11&ver=1.1.2.381&method=3
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appeasement
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Appeasement
http://www.reference.com/search?q=Appeasement
2006-06-15 02:54:19 · answer #5 · answered by Gary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋