The birth of the League Flashcards
1
Q
What was the primary aim of the League of Nations?
A
To prevent another war
2
Q
What did the League not have?
A
An army of its own
3
Q
Why did the USA fail to join the League?
A
Congress voted against joining (twice: in 1919 and in 1920)
4
Q
Why did some Americans oppose the joining the League?
A
- 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)
5
Q
Who won the US election in 1920?
A
Warren Harding (a Republican)
6
Q
What was Warren Harding’s foreign policy stance?
A
He was isolationist
7
Q
What does isolationism mean?
A
To not get involved in foreign affairs and only follow policies in America’s interest
8
Q
What is a covenant?
A
An agreement
9
Q
What were four main points of the Covenant of the LoN?
A
- discourage aggression
- encourage co-operation through business and trade
- encourage disarmament
- to improve the living and working conditions of people around the world
10
Q
What did Article 10 guarantee?
A
The principle of collective security
11
Q
What is meant by collective security?
A
That countries would work together to prevent war
