Upper Silesia 1921 Flashcards
1
Q
What countries were involved in the dispute?
A
Germany and Poland
2
Q
When did the dispute happen?
A
1921
3
Q
What was the dispute about?
A
- The Treaty of Versailles had given the people of Upper Silesia the right to have a referendum on whether they wanted to be part of Weimar Germany or Poland
- 700,000 people voted for Germany and 500,000 for Poland. This result caused rioting between those who expected Silesia to be made part of Weimar Germany and those who wanted to be part of Poland
4
Q
What action did the League take?
A
- After a 6 week inquiry, the League decided to split Upper Silesia between Germany and Poland
5
Q
What was the outcome?
A
- The League’s decision was accepted by both countries and by the people in Upper Silesia
- Western Upper Silesia - Germany
- Eastern Upper Silesia - Poland
6
Q
What were the successes of this dispute?
A
- Often seen as the first notable success of the league because the league arranged for a plebiscite (vote) about the division of the region.
- Both interested countries accepted the outcome of the plebiscite suggested by the league.
7
Q
What were the failures of this dispute?
A
- The process wasn’t entirely peaceful as there were riots and protests before the solution was reached.
- Not completely a success - as it was more clear cut - did it really test the league?
