2. international relations- the league of nations in the 1920s Flashcards
What was the first test for the League of Nations in the early 1920s?
The first test was the Polish army seizing control of Vilna, the capital of Lithuania.
What dispute did the League of Nations help resolve between Finland and Sweden in 1921?
The League coordinated efforts to help with the control of the Aaland Islands.
Despite some vote manipulation by the Finnish, the rules of the League were obeyed and the Council settled the dispute quickly and effectively.
What financial aid did Hungary and Austria receive in 1922-23?
They received financial aid to prevent anarchy and ensure stability.
What were the two major tests for the League of Nations in the 1920s?
The two major tests were the Corfu Crisis and the Bulgaria incident.
What incident did Mussolini use to consolidate his power in 1923?
He used the killing of an Italian general in Greek territory as an excuse to capture the Greek island of Corfu.
What was the outcome of the Corfu Crisis for the League of Nations?
The League condemned Mussolini’s actions, but ultimately judged that Greece must apologize and pay compensation. Italy withdrew from Corfu.
How did the League of Nations respond to the Greek incident against Bulgaria in 1925?
The League acted appropriately and punished the Greeks after they tried to create an identical incident against the Bulgarians to get compensation
What was the League of Nations’ goal regarding disarmament?
The League aimed to eliminate large armed forces that had led to the First World War.
Which country was forced to disarm as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
Only Germany was forced to disarm.
What was the significant disarmament agreement reached at the Washington Conference of 1921?
The USA, Japan, Britain, and France agreed to limit the size of their navies.
However this was the only disarmament agreement of note in the 1920s and many countries developed and improved their armed forces
What international agreements were reached outside the League of Nations in the 1920s?
- dawes plan
- young plan
- locarno treaties
- kellogg-briand pact
What was the Dawes Plan of 1924?
The USA lent money to Germany to help its industry recover and rebuild.
What was the Young Plan of 1929?
It reduced the overall reparations burden on Germany.
What were the Locarno Treaties of 1925?
Germany and other Western powers signed treaties regarding their borders with Poland.
What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact of 1928?
It was an official agreement signed by 65 countries to never go to war.
What fundamentally weakened the League of Nations?
The League of Nations was weakened by several factors, including the absence of the United States and the lack of commitment from Britain and France.
Why does the League appear relatively successful in the 1920s?
The League appears successful in the 1920s due to the catastrophes of the 1930s.
What was the impact of the United States not joining the League?
The United States’ choice not to join made it very unlikely for the League to succeed.
What was the Corfu crisis in relation to the League?
The Corfu crisis was a exactly the kind of event the League was set up to handle, but it failed to protect the small country against a large aggressor.
What major progress did the League of Nations achieve?
No major progress was made in international cooperation or disarmament; there were only a few successes in improving conditions for workers, but ultimately the League achieved a little.
What was the significance of the Corfu Crisis for the League of Nations?
it was a win for Mussolini and a failure for the league
It failed to stand up to a major power (Italy).
It was easily undermined by powerful countries acting outside the League, showing it to be weak
this exposed the league’s limitations and damaged its reputation
What did the League achieve in the early 1920s regarding displacement?
they coordinated efforts to help 400000 people who had been displaced at the end of WW1 and helped ensure that a major influenza outbreak was not considerably worse.
