Corfu

Question 1

Conflict of Corfu

Answer 1

Border war between Greece and Albania
27th August general killed in survey of islands (by terrorists)
29th Mussolini demanded compensation but Greece has no ideas
(probably Mussolini wanting capital)

Question 2

Mussolini’s actions

Answer 2

31st Mussolini attacked the island Corfu - 15 died

Question 3

Greece Response

Answer 3

After Mussolini attack Greece appealed to the League

The league did nothing Greece should play the money to the league to hold

Question 4

Britain + France Ambitions

Answer 4

Britain- wanted to force Mussolini out but only if France support

France- France supported Italy and did give any forces .
(Forces in the Ruhr)

Question 5

Result

Answer 5

Mussolini got his way despite the Italian commissioner being the only one for him (Greeks payed)

27th Mussolini withdrew forces and showed the League weakness and lack of power

Question 6

Public Response

Answer 6

Huge amount of the public lost faith in the league

Abyssinian crisis furthered the Leagues loss of public support (BRITAN and FRANCE not together)

Question 7

Bulgaria

Answer 7

1925 Greek troops invaded Bulgaria and Greece soldiers killed
Britain and France solidly backed the league and acted quickly

Sided with Bulgaria and Greece had to pay 45,000
Greece complained of the decision being one-sided
SUSSESS

Question 8

Geneva Protocol

Answer 8

1924- Corfu showed that the league has to be united (tried)

Question 9

Geneva protocol meaning

Answer 9

If two members had a dispute they would have to consult the League

This would hopeful strengthen the league

Question 10

The Geneva Backfire

Answer 10

The conservative government was elected in Britain and they didn’t sign the agreement

This weaken the league as its own members couldn’t come to a decision on there own actions

Question 11

Reason For Border Disputes

Answer 11

The Paris peace conference - many counties unhappy with the borders that had been set out for them