The League of Nations

Question 1

List the 3 reasons Mussolini invaded Abyssinia

Answer 1

To expand Italy’s empire
He knew the LoN wouldn’t stop them
The area is rich in resources (gold & oil)

Question 2

Describe the 4 problems facing Germany (1919-1921)

Answer 2

Military: Demilitarisation of Rhineland
Economic: Reparations 6.6bn
Political: The Spartacist uprising and the Kapp Putsch
Social: WWI casualties left many widows

Question 3

Explain why the league set up Agencies and Commissions

Answer 3

The Health Commissions were set up to eradicate dangerous diseases such as Leprosy and Spanish fever.

Question 4

What did Wilson want to achieve at the Paris peace conference?

Answer 4

The establishment of the League of Nations (international cooperation)
Give self-determination to smaller countries
Introduce the 14-point plan
Make sure Germany treated too harshly