Read this passage from Mr. Churchill's (Winston Churchill) speech! I fear we shall find that we have deeply compromised, and perhaps fatally endangered, the safety and even the independence of Great Britain and France. . . .

. . . Do not suppose that this is the end. This is only the beginning of the reckoning. This is only the first sip.

–Winston Churchill,
Speech on the Munich Agreement,
1938

What is the main idea of this passage from Churchill’s speech?

A. Appeasement will likely protect Britain and France from future conflict with Germany.

B. Appeasement has likely put Britain and France at risk for invasion.

C. The Munich Agreement has put an end to a potential crisis in Europe.

D. The Munich Agreement is certain to keep Germany in line.