Why was Winston Churchill opposed to Neville chamberlain signing the Munich pact ?

When Chamberlain signed the Munich agreement, essentially giving Czechoslovakia to the Germans in an attempt to prevent a war, Churchill opposed the pact both because it was dishonorable —he said it brought "shame" to England—and because he believed it was only forestalling, not preventing, the war he recognized was inevitable. He thought it would only make the situation worse later to appease Hitler rather than confronting him militarily over Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland.

the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.

the alfred thayer mahan award for literary achievement is awarded each year by the navy league of the united states. the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation. presented since 1957, "this award for literary achievement is awarded to a u.s. navy officer, u.s. marine corps officer, enlisted service member, or civilian who has made a notable literary contribution that has advanced the knowledge of the importance of sea power in the united states."[1]