What was a hallmark of Lyons' policy in the lead-up to WWII?
Pacifism
Appeasement
Militarism
Isolationism
Answer
Appeasement, a defining characteristic of Neville Chamberlain's foreign policy leading up to World War II, involved making concessions to aggressive nations like Germany in the hopes of avoiding conflict. Despite its initial popularity, this policy ultimately failed to deter aggression and contributed to the outbreak of the war.
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