Corfu Incident 1923 Flaschcards Flashcards
What year did the Corfu incident occur?
1923
What event triggered the Corfu incident?
The murder of Italian General Enrico Tellini and his staff.
What action did Italy take in response to the murder of General Tellini?
Italy bombarded the Greek island of Corfu.
Multiple Choice: Which organization attempted to mediate the Corfu incident?
League of Nations
What was the outcome of the Corfu incident in terms of reparations?
Greece was required to pay reparations to Italy.
Short Answer: Who was the Italian leader during the Corfu incident?
Benito Mussolini
What was the main reason for Italy’s military action against Greece?
To avenge the murder of General Tellini.
Fill in the blank: The Corfu incident highlighted the weaknesses of the _____ in resolving international conflicts.
League of Nations
What was the international reaction to Italy’s actions in the Corfu incident?
Mixed; some condemned Italy while others supported its actions.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the Corfu incident?
Increased tensions between Greece and Italy.
Short Answer: How did the Corfu incident impact Greek politics?
It led to a rise in nationalist sentiments.
What was the final decision of the Corfu incident
Mussolini was forced to withdraw
BUT
Greece had to pay Italy the 50 million lire
AND
Greece had to apologise
