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Analyzing Churchill's Response to the Munich Agreement
After the Munich Agreement was announced, Winston
Churchill gave a speech in Parliament about the
decision.
Do not suppose that this is the end. This is only the
beginning of the reckoning. This is only the first sip, the
first foretaste of a bitter cup which will be proffered to us
year by year unless by a supreme recovery of moral
health and martial vigour, we arise again and take our
stand for freedom as in the olden time.
Winston Churchill,
October 5, 1938
What argument does Churchill make in this speech?
O Reaching an agreement is the only way to end
Germany's aggression.
Avoiding a war at all costs is the only sensible
stance in this situation.
O Giving in to Germany's demands will only lead to
more demands down the road.
Going to war is the best approach to solving most
diplomatic problems.