To what extent was the League of Nations a Sucess Flashcards
Q1: What were the main aims of the League of Nations?
A: To maintain peace through collective security, disarmament, and improving global living and working conditions.
Q2: Name two successes of the League of Nations in the 1920s.
A: Aaland Islands (1921), Greek-Bulgarian border dispute (1925)
Q3: What was the outcome of the Aaland Islands dispute?
A: The League settled the dispute peacefully between Finland and Sweden; the islands were awarded to Finland.
Q4: What happened in the Corfu incident (1923), and how did it show the League’s weakness?
A: Italy occupied Corfu after an Italian diplomat was killed; the League failed to act firmly and Greece was forced to pay compensation.
Q5: Why was the League considered weak in the 1930s?
A: Major powers (USA not a member), decisions had to be unanimous, lack of military power.
Q6: What was the impact of the Manchurian Crisis (1931–33) on the League?
A: Japan invaded Manchuria; the League failed to stop them, showing it couldn’t enforce decisions on major powers.
Q7: What happened in the Abyssinian Crisis (1935–36)?
A: Italy invaded Abyssinia; the League imposed weak sanctions and failed to stop Mussolini, undermining its credibility.
Q8: What role did the Great Depression play in weakening the League?
A: Countries prioritized economic recovery and self-interest over international cooperation, leading to the rise of aggressive regimes.
Q9: Why was the League unable to deal with aggression effectively?
A: It lacked an army, major powers didn’t support it, and members often acted in their own national interest.
Q10: Overall, to what extent was the League of Nations a success?
A: Some success in the 1920s with minor disputes and humanitarian work, but largely a failure in the 1930s due to its inability to prevent aggression and maintain peace.
