In 1922, John Jacob Astor, son of the 1st Viscount Astor, bought The Times from the Northcliffe estate. The paper gained a measure of notoriety in the 1930s with its advocacy of German appeasement; then-editor Geoffrey Dawson was closely allied with those in the government who practised appeasement, most notably Neville Chamberlain. COUNT 5
QSN1 In 1922, who bought The Times? ANS1 John Jacob Astor QSN2 In 1922, which estate sold The Times? ANS2 Northcliffe estate QSN3 The Times gained much notoriety in the 1930s because of its advocacy of what? ANS3 German appeasement QSN4 Which The Times editor was closely allied with the government who practised German appeasement? ANS4 Geoffrey Dawson QSN5 Which notable government official did The Times ally with in the 1930s whom practised German appeasement? ANS5 Neville Chamberlain