Question

How did England and France, and the international community in general, deal with the threat of Hitler’s rise to power and his acts of defiance initially?

Answer 1

I recommend you consult your text materials to see how England and France tried to appease Mr. Hitler. This will give you a good overview of the events leading up to World War II:

http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/world-war-ii-history