Churchill Becomes British Prime Minister
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Government and Politics
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Presidents, Prime Ministers
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, British History
- Geographical Location: London, United Kingdom
- Date: May 10, 1940
Article abstract: After Great Britain suffered early defeats in World War II, the leaders of its political parties asked Winston S. Churchill to become prime minister. He was an old warrior with a controversial reputation, but he had been the most resolute foe of Nazi aggression in the 1930’s.
Chamberlain and the Nazis
Before the outbreak of war in 1939, Neville Chamberlain, Britain’s Conservative prime minister had fostered a policy of appeasement, which meant giving in to Adolf Hitler, the fascist dictator of Germany. Winston S. Churchill had...
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