Why did Britain follow a policy of appeasement?

Answer 1

Britain exercised a policy of appeasement with Hitler because initially, his demands were reasonable. The belief was that if appeasement was used, he would eventually become satisfied and stop his aggression. The British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain believed that appeasement was the appropriate tactic.

Answer 2

Because the British wanted to avoid war with Germany. Even in today's society we will do whatever it costs to avoid a war with another state or country.