How did European states "pass the buck" before World War II?

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Before World War II, France, Britain, and the Soviet Union each hoped that one of the others would prevent Germany from becoming too powerful. This can be seen as a way of "passing the buck" or avoiding responsibility for dealing with the issue directly. France did create alliances with other countries, such as Poland, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, and Romania (choice A), and both France and Poland adopted defensive postures on the German border (choice B). Britain did pledge to defend Poland and France if they were attacked by Germany (choice C), but ultimately, none of these actions were enough to prevent the outbreak of war.

How Did European States "Pass the Buck" Before World War