unit 6.1 failure of the league of nations Flashcards
When did Japan invade Manchuria?
in 1931 Japan invaded Manchuria
in bullets describe the reasons why japan invaded manchuria?
- they received 0 lands even though they fought alongside allies in the war
- wall street crash brought unemployment and hit the silk industry
- China had “damaged” its railway in Manchuria
- Manchuria’s coal and iron ore supply would boost japans economy
how did the league deal with japan invading manchuria
when china asked for help the league sent japan a commission of enquiry and asked them to stop
what did the league prove, when they were unable to stop the Manchurian crisis?
that the league is weak and powerless, they are unable to handle aggressive countries
why didn’t all the countries disarm themselves in the beginning?
while they all agreed it was a good idea, everyone was sceptical of the other and there was lots of distrust between countries.
what was hitlers view on the treaty of versailles?
hitler hated the treaty and wanted it destroyed, so in 1933 he pulled germany out of the league so that he could begin to re arm germany
when did itlay invade abyssinia
in october, 1935
why did italy invade abyssinia
- musolinni wanted a large empire like romans
- distract them from economic crisis
- rightful teritory in abyssinia - modern day ethiopia
what did the league to do italy
the league applied economic sanctions
