Why did many people feel that giving in to Germany at Munich was a good idea?

Many people believed that giving in to Germany at the Munich Agreement in 1938 was a good idea because it aimed to maintain peace in Europe and prevent another devastating war, like World War I. The policy of appeasement was seen as a practical solution to the escalating tensions, as it allowed Britain and France to buy time for rearmament and avoid immediate conflict. Additionally, there was a widespread belief that Germany's grievances over the Treaty of Versailles were legitimate, and conceding to some of Hitler's demands might satisfy him and stabilize the region.