Membership of the League Flashcards

1
Q

Who were the two most powerful nations in the League?

A

Britain and France

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2
Q

Who were the original permanent members of the Council?

A

Britain, France, Japan and Italy

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3
Q

Why were Britain and France poorly placed to lead?

A
  • 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
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4
Q

Why did many see America’s absence as such a big deal?

A
  • 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)
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5
Q

What was Britain more focused on than the League?

A

Looking after its empire and rebuilding trade

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6
Q

What was France more focused on than the League?

A

France still feared Germany. This meant it would do anything - including bypassing the League - to strengthen its position against Germany

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7
Q

Which country joined the League in 1926?

A

Germany

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8
Q

Which two countries left the League in 1933?

A

Japan and Germany

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