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In History / College | 2025-07-05

Then, write one complete paragraph on the proceedings at the Évian Conference in 1938. Broadly speaking, the major military powers of the world saw the German leadership's intention to invade their neighbors and the beginning of genocidal policies. They had two very broad decisions, to either:

* Increase the number of refugees they let in to save lives, which risked German spies coming in and worsening unemployment in their countries, or keep the refugee quota the same.
* Send troops to stand up to Germany, risking making the same mistake as World War I, or continue to use diplomacy.

Though the conference was largely unsuccessful, you will need to make a decision that was not made. In a one paragraph reflection, choose which decision you would have made as a participant of the Évian Conference. Explain why you made this decision.

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The Évian Conference in 1938 aimed to address the refugee crisis caused by Nazi policies, but ultimately resulted in minimal commitments to increase refugee acceptance. Many leaders hesitated to intervene militarily, fearing the consequences of conflict. If I attended, I would have advocated for increased refugee quotas due to the moral imperative to protect lives. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

The Évian Conference in 1938 was convened to address the refugee crisis caused by Nazi policies, but it ultimately resulted in minimal commitments to increase refugee quotas. If I were a participant, I would have advocated for significantly increasing these quotas due to the moral obligation to protect lives. This approach would prioritize humanitarian needs over fears of economic or security risks.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-07