The birth of the League Flashcards

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What was the primary aim of the League of Nations?

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To prevent another war

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2
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What did the League not have?

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An army of its own

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3
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Why did the USA fail to join the League?

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Congress voted against joining (twice: in 1919 and in 1920)

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Why did some Americans oppose the joining the League?

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  • Some Americans, particularly those with German ancestors, hated the ToV
  • Some feared that joining the League would mean sending troops to every conflict around the world
  • Some feared sanctions would actually harm American business
  • Some feared Britain and France would dominate (or that the USA would be asked to defend their empires)
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5
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Who won the US election in 1920?

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Warren Harding (a Republican)

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6
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What was Warren Harding’s foreign policy stance?

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He was isolationist

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7
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What does isolationism mean?

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To not get involved in foreign affairs and only follow policies in America’s interest

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8
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What is a covenant?

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An agreement

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9
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What were four main points of the Covenant of the LoN?
What’s the acronym to remember this by?

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  • discourage aggression
  • encourage co-operation through business and trade
  • encourage disarmament
  • to improve the living and working conditions of people around the world

ACDC

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10
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What did Article 10 guarantee?

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The principle of collective security

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11
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What is meant by collective security?

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That countries would work together to prevent war

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