What was one consequence of the Munich Agreement for the Czechs?

The Munich Agreement, signed in September 1938, was a settlement reached between Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Italy that allowed Nazi Germany to annex the Sudetenland, an area of Czechoslovakia that was home to a significant ethnic German population. One consequence of this agreement for the Czechs was a profound sense of betrayal, as they were not included in the discussions or decisions affecting their country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Rather than being consulted or involved in the negotiations, Czechoslovakia was effectively forced to concede to demands made by Adolf Hitler, which led to a significant loss of territory and military strength. This not only damaged their national pride but also caused widespread resentment among the Czechs, who felt abandoned by the Western powers that they had expected to support them against aggression. The lack of consultation and the unilateral decision-making of the other countries signified a failure of collective security agreements and left Czechoslovakia vulnerable to further German expansion, ultimately leading to the disintegration of the nation during World War II.

In contrast, the other options do not accurately capture the sentiments and realities faced by the Czechs after the Munich Agreement.