League of nations

Question 1

Why did the USA not join the league?

Answer 1

In fear of economical sanctions, a lot of Americans were against the European empires, the fear of more casualties, and the league enforced the Treaty which to Americans with German ancestors was unacceptable.

Question 2

What was the council?

Answer 2

It consisted of Japan, Britain, Italy and France that were permanent members, and four temporary members were elected by the assembly. Each permanent member had a veto right.

Question 3

What was the assembly?

Answer 3

It was the League’s parliament, every country had a voice, the assembly only met once a year.

Question 4

What did the slavery commission do?

Answer 4

It abolished slavery throughout the world, as this still was a problem in east Africa. Therefore, it helped to free 200,000 slaves.

Question 5

What did the International Labour Organisation do?

Answer 5

It brought workers together, and it improved conditions for them.

Question 6

How could the league punish countries (in the league)?

Answer 6

It could punish countries through:
–moral condemnation, it could say who was “the aggressor”
–trade sanctions, members of the League stop trading with “the aggressor”
–Military force, members of the league could send men to fight against “the aggressor”

Question 7

When was the Corfu crisis?

Answer 7

1923

Question 8

Which countries were involved in the Corfu crisis?

Answer 8

Italy and Greece

Question 9

What was the trigger event in the Corfu crisis?

Answer 9

An Italian general was ambushed and killed on the island of Corfu.

Question 10

How did Mussolini respond?

Answer 10

He bombarded and then invaded the island, 15 people were killed.

Question 11

What did Greece do?

Answer 11

It appealed to the league for help.

Question 12

What did the league do in the Corfu crisis?

Answer 12

It said that Italy should leave Corfu and recommended Greece to pay compensations.

Question 13

How did Mussolini respond to the league?

Answer 13

He refused, and insisted that the dispute be resolved by the Conference of Ambassadors, who acted in Italy’s favour.

Question 14

What did France and Britain do?

Answer 14

The British were prepared to send warships to Corfu, but the French disagreed. So, nothing happened in the end.

Question 15

What did the League finally do?

Answer 15

It changed its ruling : Greece now had to apologise and had to pay compensations.

Question 16

When was the Vilna crisis?

Answer 16

1920

Question 17

Who did it involve?

Answer 17

Lithuania and Poland

Question 18

What was the trigger of the Vilna crisis?

Answer 18

Poland annexed the city of Vilna, due to high polish population.

Question 19

What happened after Lithuania appealed to the League?

Answer 19

It ordered Poland for withdrawal, however Poland disobeyed.

Question 20

What did France and Britain do?

Answer 20

They did not want to escalate the situation.

Question 21

When was the Bulgarian crisis, and what other country did it involve?

Answer 21

In 1925 and it involved Greece as well.

Question 22

What was the trigger event?

Answer 22

Greek soldiers were killed on the boarder.

Question 23

What did Greece do?

Answer 23

It invaded Bulgaria.

Question 24

What did the League do, when Bulgaria appealed for help?

Answer 24

It ordered Greece to withdraw its forces and Greece obeyed.

Question 25

What was the League’s final judgement.

Answer 25

Greece had to pay £45,000, and did so.