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Unit 2 Again Flashcards

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What was the primary aim of the League of Nations (LoN)?

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To preserve world peace and promote cooperation over problems

The League aimed to avoid war and resolve disputes among nations.

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Who were some key figures that discussed how to avoid war?

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  • Woodrow Wilson (USA)
  • DLG (Britain)
  • Jan Smuts (South Africa)

These leaders proposed ideas for organizations to manage international disputes.

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What were the main components of the League of Nations’ organization?

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  • Secretariat
  • Assembly
  • Council

The Secretariat handled administrative tasks, while the Assembly and Council dealt with policy and executive decisions.

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What was the role of the Permanent Court of Justice (PCJ) in the League of Nations?

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  • Offered arbitration services in disputes
  • Provided legal advice
  • Consisted of 11 judges and 4 deputy judges

The PCJ aimed to settle legal disputes peacefully.

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What was the purpose of the International Labour Organization (ILO)?

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To promote good working practices

The ILO represented governments, employers, and workers to improve labor conditions.

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Fill in the blank: The League of Nations aimed to address international problems and meet for _______.

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[disputes]

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True or False: The USA was a founding member of the League of Nations.

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False

The USA did not join due to Senate opposition to involvement in future conflicts.

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Why was Germany initially not allowed to join the League of Nations?

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Germany was not allowed to join until it proved peace after World War I

Germany joined in 1926 but was later removed under Hitler.

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What were the three stages of collective security in the League of Nations?

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  • Moral Disapproval
  • Economic Sanctions
  • Military Sanctions

These stages represented escalating responses to aggression.

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What was one major problem with the League’s decision-making process?

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Unanimous decisions were required for action

A single negative vote could block any motion, making it difficult to respond effectively.

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What was one of the League’s successes in the 1920s?

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The resolution of the Aaland Islands dispute in 1921

Sweden and Finland accepted the League’s decision, showcasing its effectiveness.

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What incident in 1923 demonstrated the League’s ineffectiveness?

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The Corfu Incident

Italy’s aggressive actions toward Greece highlighted the League’s inability to enforce peace.

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What was the Refugee Organisation’s main achievement?

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Helped 425,000 people find homes after WWI

Fridtjof Nansen led efforts to assist displaced individuals.

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What health issues did the League of Nations’ Health Organization help to combat?

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  • Typhus
  • Leprosy
  • Malaria
  • Yellow fever

The organization developed vaccines and linked with non-member countries for aid.

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What was the impact of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 on the League of Nations?

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It led to a dramatic decrease in production and trade, rising unemployment, and the rise of extremist parties

These factors made the League’s work significantly harder.

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What caused Japan to invade Manchuria in 1931?

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Economic difficulties due to the Great Depression and the need for resources

Japan sought food, raw materials, and markets during a time of crisis.

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What was the outcome of the Lytton Commission’s findings on the Manchurian crisis?

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The invasion was condemned, but Japan left the League

The Commission found the invasion unjustified, but the League’s lack of action led to Japan’s exit.

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What was the outcome of the vote regarding Japan’s actions in the League of Nations?

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The findings were accepted by a vote of 42-1 to condemn Japan.

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What action did Japan take in response to the condemnation by the League of Nations?

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Japan responded by leaving the League of Nations.

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What were the lessons learned from the Manchurian crisis regarding the League of Nations’ response?

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The League did not react quickly enough and faced challenges without the Soviet Union or US.

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Fill in the blank: The League of Nations did not react quickly enough during the Manchurian crisis, with the Assembly voting ______ months after Japan’s actions.

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18

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Why did the World Disarmament Conference of 1932-34 fail?

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Members failed to agree due to fear and anxieties of states not trusting one another.

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Which countries were particularly worried about future German aggression during the disarmament discussions?

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  • France
  • Poland
  • Czechoslovakia
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What was Hitler’s stance on disarmament during the 1932-34 conference?

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Hitler did not want to disarm and announced violations of the disarmament clause.

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What was Benito Mussolini’s motivation for invading Abyssinia?

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Mussolini wanted to boost his popularity and seek revenge for Italy’s previous defeat.

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What technological advantages did the Italian army have over Abyssinia’s forces during the invasion?

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  • Tanks
  • Airplanes
  • Gas
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Fill in the blank: Benito Mussolini transitioned from a ______ to a Fascist leader.

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Socialist

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Who was Haile Selassie and what was his role during the Italian invasion?

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Haile Selassie was the Emperor of Abyssinia and a symbol of resistance to fascism.

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What did the League of Nations do in response to Italy’s invasion of Abyssinia?

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The League quickly enforced economic sanctions.

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What was the impact of the League’s economic sanctions on Italy during the Abyssinia invasion?

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The sanctions made little impact as war materials were not prohibited.

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What secret deal were Britain and France prepared to make regarding Italy’s invasion of Abyssinia?

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Italy would receive ⅔ of Abyssinia in exchange for ending the war.

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How did the League of Nations ultimately fail in its response to the Abyssinia invasion?

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Britain and France’s contradictory needs led to a lack of effective support for the League.

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What were the consequences of Italy’s actions for the League of Nations?

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Italy left the League in 1937 and aligned with Germany.

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True or False: The League of Nations played a significant role during World War II.

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False

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What was the League of Nations considered in terms of collective security?

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The first collective security council.

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Fill in the blank: Important elements from the League of Nations were built into the ______.

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UN

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