Resons For Faliure Flashcards
America
America pulled out of the league and it was the main driving force of the league
- money
- trade sanctions
- military strength
Wilson Ambitions
Wilson gave the league many very difficult aims and then pulled America under new leadership (Wilson Voted out 1919) - Thought would lead to wars - America was very capitalist - Lead to future costs
Not To Join
Soldiers death overseas (after WW1)
Britain + France dominate league
Trade sanctions bad for America
Was to impose Versailles and American + German hated it
Setup
Veto - allowed countries to bypass the power of the
league ABAYSINIA and COFRU
The league was weak -
Britain no economy so not evolve
France no military + NO USA SUPPORT
Britain
British politician were focused on rebuilding trade and not part of the League
British Public hated Germany
France
France was ready to bypass league for own safety
France was very wary of Germany as it had a powerful neighbour (losses of WW1)
Main Reason For Failure
All countries were concerned about building themselves up after WW1 not peace
Economy Recovery
Counties started trading (reduced tension) Dawes Plan (German Economy)
The Great Depression
This put a damper on all countries economies
counties focuses on themselves (Not bigger picture)
Sanctions
Sanctions were ineffective and not properly used.