League of Nations and Road to World War II

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How did the structure of the League of Nations potentially impede its effectiveness in resolving international disputes?

The exclusion of smaller nations from participating in key decisions.
The inability to consider disputes involving non-member states.
The lack of a permanent headquarters for the League.
The requirement for unanimous decisions in the Assembly and Council. (correct)

What impact did the Great Depression have on the League of Nations' ability to enforce collective security?

It strengthened economic sanctions by uniting member states against aggressors.
It made member states prioritize domestic economic issues over international intervention. (correct)
It encouraged greater cooperation between member states in addressing crises.
It led to increased military spending among League members.

In what way did the absence of the United States from the League of Nations affect its authority and influence?

It prevented the League from becoming overly dominated by Western powers.
It diminished the League's global reach and economic leverage. (correct)
It encouraged other nations to take on greater leadership roles.
It allowed the League to focus more effectively on European affairs.

How did the outcomes of the Åland Islands dispute and the Corfu Incident differ in terms of the League's success?

The Åland Islands dispute was resolved successfully through League arbitration, while the Corfu Incident exposed the League's limitations when a major power defied its authority. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What fundamental challenge did the League of Nations face in addressing the Japanese invasion of Manchuria?

The reluctance of major powers to enforce sanctions against Japan due to economic concerns and strategic interests. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the absence of a standing army affect the League of Nations' ability to enforce its decisions?

It made the League reliant on member states' willingness to contribute forces, which was inconsistent. (A) Signup and view all the answers

During the Abyssinian Crisis, what strategic calculations influenced Britain and France's response to Italy's aggression?

Their desire to maintain Italy as an ally against potential threats from Hitler's Germany. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Disarmament Conference ultimately fail to achieve significant reductions in armaments among major powers?

Because of mutual distrust and conflicting national security interests among the participating nations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What underlying principle was challenged by the conflicting approaches to the Åland Islands dispute and the Corfu incident?

The balance between national self-determination and maintaining established international borders. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Mukden Incident contribute to Japan's expansionist policies in Manchuria?

It provided Japan with a pretext to justify military intervention and occupation. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What action did the League of Nations take in response to the Japanese invasion of Manchuria?

Established a commission of inquiry to investigate the situation, while Japan expanded its control. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the eventual fate of Abyssinia following the League of Nations' response to the Italian invasion?

Abyssinia was eventually conquered and annexed by Italy, underscoring the League's ineffectiveness. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did the policy of appeasement, pursued by Britain and France, affect the League of Nations' standing?

It sidelined the League, as major powers prioritized direct negotiations with aggressors. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective underlying the establishment of the Slavery Commission by the League of Nations?

To eradicate slavery and combat forced labor and human trafficking. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role did Fridtjof Nansen play in the League of Nations, and what specific issue did he address?

He headed the Commission for Refugees, addressing the needs and resettlement of displaced populations. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the League of Nations' Health Organization aim to improve public health on a global scale?

By establishing international standards, sharing information, and coordinating efforts to combat diseases. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and how did it seek to achieve it?

To achieve social justice by setting international labor standards and advocating for fair working conditions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the structure of the Treaty of Versailles contribute to German resentment and instability in the interwar period?

By imposing harsh reparations and territorial losses, fostering a desire for revenge and revision. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What policy did Neville Chamberlain and Edouard Daladier pursue in response to Hitler's aggression, and what was the strategy behind it?

Appeasement, based on the belief that satisfying some of Hitler's demands would prevent a larger conflict. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What key element of Hitler's foreign policy do sources suggest was key to the outbreak of war?

Creating a German Reich and achieving more Lebensraum in the east. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

League of Nations Covenant

The Covenant is a set of rules setting out how members of an organisation should behave to maintain peace.

Arbitration

Peaceful method of resolving disputes using a neutral third party to listen to evidence and make a ruling.

Sanctions

Penalties imposed by an official body to affect decision-makers, often trade bans to change policies.

Collective security

Essential for maintaining peace through collective action, using economic or military pressure on aggressors.