The 1930s were dominated by the aggressive policies of Germany. Why did Britain and France not intervene over the remilitarisation of the Rhineland?

Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by specific contextual knowledge.
- Many people in Britain did not see what was wrong with Germany putting troops into a part of their own country. It was not the same as if Germany was invading another country. Many thought the Treaty of Versailles had been too harsh on Germany and did not mind Germany breaking this part of it.

Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question but does not explain. 2-3 marks

One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
- The Rhineland was Germany's 'backyard'.
- Some people in Britain sympathised with Germany.
- France was facing an election and financial crisis.
- Neither country was ready to fight a war.
- Hitler claimed he had no territorial demands in Europe.
- Britain would not promise to support French action.
- They overestimated the number of German troops there.
- British public opinion was against any intervention.

Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question. 1 mark
- They did not do this because they did not think that anything wrong was happening and therefore there was no need to act.

Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks