The Disarmament Conference

Question 1

Why did this conference take place? - Disarmament Conference

Answer 1

Following events in Manchuria, members of the League realised the need for disarmament

Question 2

When did the conference take place? (From-Until) - Disarmament Conference

Answer 2

1932-1933

Question 3

What was the main issue and why was it a problem? - Disarmament Conference

Answer 3

The discussion was as to whether everyone should disarm to Germany’s level, yet no one wanted to because they would feel vulnerable.

Question 4

What was Germany’s response? - Disarmament Conference

Answer 4

They walked out of the conference in anger at this

Question 5

Germany returns to the conference? - Disarmament Conference

Answer 5

December 1932

Question 6

Hitler comes into power and begins to secretly rearm Germany whilst pretending to be a part of Britain’s ambitious plans. - Disarmament Conference

Answer 6

January 1933

Question 7

Hitler publicly reveals his disarmament and removes Germany from the League. - Disarmament Conference

Answer 7

October 1933

Question 8

Why did it fail? - Disarmament Conference

Answer 8

People were cautious of disarmament as many countries felt threatened.
Hitler’s aggression undermined the plan.
The USA and USSR were not part of these plans and had the largest militaries in the world. This caused concern.