Membership and Aims of the League Flashcards
Who were the two most powerful nations in the League?
Britain and France
Who were the original permanent members of the Council?
Britain, France, Japan and Italy
Why were Britain and France poorly placed to lead?
Both had been weakened by WWI
Neither was the great power it once had been
Neither had the resources to fill the gap left by the USA
Why did many see America’s absence as such a big deal?
Only the USA had the resources to make the League work
Also, trade sanctions would only work if the USA applied them (which it didn’t have to if it wasn’t a member of the League)
What was Britain more focused on than the League?
Looking after its empire and rebuilding trade
What was France more focused on than the League?
France still feared Germany. This meant it would do anything - including bypassing the League - to strengthen its position against Germany
Which country joined the League in 1926?
Germany
Which two countries left the League in 1933?
Japan and Germany
