League of Nations Quiz

The League of Nations' main legislative body, designed to coordinate and guide international cooperation.

The most powerful body within the League of Nations, composed of five permanent members (Britain, France, Italy, Japan and Germany) with veto power.

The League's administrative arm, responsible for gathering experts and supporting international cooperation.

The League's judicial body, established to resolve disputes between member states peacefully.

The League's primary goal was to prevent future wars by promoting international cooperation and discouraging aggression.

The League of Nations was formed after World War I to prevent future international conflicts and promote global cooperation.

During the 1920s, the League of Nations saw some success in resolving smaller conflicts and promoting international cooperation, particularly in humanitarian efforts, such as refugee relief.

While the League had some successes in the 1920s, its lack of enforcement power and reliance on member states' cooperation ultimately limited its effectiveness. Significant challenges like the world depression and the rise of aggressive powers like Japan and Germany further hindered its ability to maintain peace.

A policy of making concessions to an aggressor in the hope of avoiding war.

The belief that Hitler could be trusted to keep his promises and that appeasement would prevent war.

The fear that if Germany was not appeased, it would become too powerful and lead to a war.

The belief that the Treaty of Versailles was unfair to Germany and that appeasement would help solve the problem.

The argument that appeasement only encouraged Hitler's aggression and led to him making even greater demands.

The idea that Britain and France could not guarantee the support of their empires or the United States in a war.

The belief that appeasement betrayed the people of Czechoslovakia, who were not consulted before their territory was given to Germany.

The argument that Britain and France could have stopped Hitler earlier by acting more decisively.

Hitler's foreign policy aim to unite all German speakers in one strong Germany by taking over territories with a significant German population. This included Austria and the Sudetenland, areas formerly part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The Nazi Party, backed by Hitler, caused unrest in Austria through riots and demonstrations, pressuring the Austrian government.

Hitler's attempt to annex Austria in 1934 was thwarted by Mussolini, the Italian dictator. Mussolini intervened to prevent Austria from becoming part of Germany.

The Sudetenland was a region in Czechoslovakia with a large German population. Hitler claimed that the Sudeten Germans were mistreated by the Czech government and demanded their rights. This was used as justification for the invasion.

British and French appeasement policy towards Hitler's demands, which aimed to avoid war, led to the cession of the Sudetenland to Germany. They believed fulfilling these demands would prevent further conflict.

Hitler's initial demands for the Sudetenland focused on areas where German speakers lived. He claimed he only wanted a plebiscite (vote) by the Sudeten Germans to decide their future.

In 1939, German troops invaded Czechoslovakia, disregarding previous agreements and international law. This act of aggression showed Hitler's disregard for treaties and his determination to expand Germany's territory.

The Polish Corridor was a narrow strip of land separating Germany from East Prussia. It was given to Poland after World War I. Hitler sought to reverse the Treaty of Versailles by taking back this territory, which was a key step in his expansionist plans.

The United States was the largest financial contributor to the United Nations, granting them significant influence over UN decisions.

The Soviet Union abstained from using its veto power and boycotted the UN due to the disagreement regarding Communist China's admission.

General MacArthur, appointed by Truman, was the top military leader of UN forces during the Korean War. However, Truman relieved him after MacArthur ignored China's warnings and threatened to attack China.

The US launched a military operation to invade Cuba using Cuban exiles, but the invasion was unsuccessful due to various issues, including poor planning, lack of surprise, and strong Cuban resistance.

The Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro resulted in the overthrow of the American-backed Batista regime. Castro subsequently nationalized American-owned businesses and redistributed land to Cuban peasants.

Following the Cuban Revolution, the US responded by imposing various economic sanctions on Cuba, including ceasing sugar imports, ending trade relations, and severing diplomatic ties.

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union in October 1962, triggered by the discovery of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba. It was a pivotal moment of the Cold War and its consequences included increased global tensions and threats of nuclear war, reinforcing the US's commitment to deterring the spread of communism.

The Korean War resulted in high casualties, both American and Korean, and deepened the ideological divide between the West and the Communist bloc. The Korean peninsula remains divided at the 38th parallel.

A policy by Mikhail Gorbachev that aimed to restructure the Soviet economy and society, allowing more economic freedom and political openness.

A policy implemented by Mikhail Gorbachev that emphasized openness and transparency in the USSR, promoting freedom of speech and the press.

A Polish trade union that emerged during the 1980s, advocating for worker rights and reforms in the communist system.

The series of nonviolent revolutions that led to the collapse of communist regimes in Eastern Europe, fueled by popular protests and demands for democracy.

The dismantling of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, symbolizing the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Iron Curtain.

The reunification of East and West Germany in October 1990, made possible by the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

The failed attempt by hardliner Soviet leaders in 1991 to overthrow Mikhail Gorbachev and maintain communist control of the USSR.

The dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991, marking the end of the communist superpower and the start of a new era in world politics.

The Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (Comecon) was an economic organization formed by the Soviet Union and its satellite states in Eastern Europe. It was designed to promote economic cooperation and integration among these countries, but it ultimately functioned as a tool for Soviet control.

Comecon forced Eastern European countries to sell their raw materials to the Soviet Union at very low prices. This resulted in an unfair economic system and economic inequality, where Eastern European countries were essentially exploited by the USSR.

The Hungarian Uprising of 1956 was a spontaneous revolution against the Soviet-imposed communist regime in Hungary. People protested for political freedom and against the economic hardship they experienced.

Matyas Rakosi was a Hungarian communist leader who, after being placed in charge by Stalin in 1945, implemented a repressive regime. He imprisoned political opponents, used secret police to monitor people's lives, and imposed strict control over the country causing significant hardships.

One of the key causes of the Hungarian Uprising was the lack of political freedom under the Soviet-backed government. People were denied basic rights such as free speech and the ability to participate in political processes.

Another cause of the Hungarian Uprising was the economic misery faced by the people under Rakosi's regime. Poor harvests, low prices for exports, and limited access to consumer goods created widespread discontent and a desire for change.

The Soviet Union used its military to crush the Hungarian Uprising in 1956, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to maintaining control over its satellite states. This violent suppression reinforced Soviet dominance and stifled any prospect for genuine reform in Hungary.

The Hungarian Uprising of 1956 marked a turning point in Soviet-Eastern European relations, showing the potential for resistance to Soviet domination. It also highlighted the fragility of Soviet control, demonstrating that unrest could easily erupt in other satellite states.