BIRTH OF THE LEAGUE
What was the leagues main objective?
To mantain peace and avoid war between countries.
Britain, France, Italy and Japan.
The council.
Who was the Italian leader during the Corfu cirsis?
Benito Musollini.
What country was forced to disarm?
Germany.
What type of league were suggested by the three main powers?
USA: World parliament.
Britain: Simple organization that will get together only for emergencies.
France: An organization with a strong army.
Why were Britain and France leaders that will weaken the league?
Because they had their own priorities in mind.
(Bonus points if you say what were their priorities)
Five times a year and in case of emergencies.
In what year did the Corfu and Bulgarian border disputes happen?
1923 (corfu) 1925 (Bulgaria)
How many international agreements happened during the 1920s?
6
Who was the president that suggested the type of league that was later on implemented?
Woodrow Wilson (USA)
What country was not able to join the league? reason and condition
Germany, because of the treaty of Versaille they could not join until showing they are a peacefull country.
What were the names of the five main Humanitarian bodies of the league? (commisions)
1. Mandates commision.
2. Refugges committee.
3. The slavery commision.
4. The Health committee
5. ILO
Why did France defend the Italian invation of Corfu?
Because they were afraid of a possible invation from the Italians.
Which international agreement did the most to disarm the main powers?
The Washington Conference.
What were the four main reasons as to why the USA did not join the league?
1. Enforce the treaty of Versaille.
2. Fear of economic sanctions.
3. Fear of being involved in direct military conflicts.
4. Domination of Britain and France as imperial countries.
What were the four main aims of the league?
A Covenant set out the aims of the League of Nations. These were:
1. to discourage aggression from any nation
2. to encourage countries to co-operate, especially in business and trade
3. to encourage nations to disarm
4. to improve the living and working conditions of people in all parts of the world.
What was the main objective of the council?
Why did the League acted quickly during the Bulgarian dispute but hesitated during the Corfu one?
Because of the importance of the countries involved and the priorities of the two main powers.
What was the name of the economic plan given by the USA to European Industries?
The Dewes Plan.
Who said this sentence?
"...for the purpose of defending the rights and improving the conditions of working people. There is no other way to do it than by a universal league of nations,..."
- x, 1919
What was article 10 about?
If dicussion was not successful what were the other ways the Council dealt with disputes?
1. Moral condemnation.
2. Economic sanctions
3. Military Force.
1. Corfu.
2. Bulgaria.
3. Upper silesian.
4. Vilna.
5. Aaland islands.
Why was economic recovery such an important part for the League to mantain peace?
Better economy brings more trading and countries who trade with one another tend to avoud disputes.