Quiz 3 - The League of Nations and its Failures and Successes

What was the primary aim of the League of Nations when it was established?

• Economic prosperity
• To resolve international disputes without going to war
• To promote secret alliances
• To encourage arms build-ups

According to Wilson's vision for the League, what was its role in preventing conflicts among major countries?

• Establishing colonies
• Disarming major countries
• Encouraging arms race
• Promoting secret alliances

Why were member countries hesitant to disarm as expected by the League?

• Fear of economic sanctions
• Concerns about territorial protection
• Lack of support for the League
• Desire for an arms race

Why was the absence of the United States from the League problematic?

• The League lacked economic resources
• Economic sanctions were difficult to enforce
• The League had no authority
• The League had no military force

What was the major impact of the League's involvement in international disputes in the 1920s?

• Prevention of all conflicts
• Resolution of over 60 disputes
• Increase in border redrawings
• Establishment of new colonies

What successful outcome did the League achieve in the Greek-Bulgarian border dispute in 1925?

• Greece invaded Bulgaria
• League imposed military action
• Both sides ignored League's decision
• Greece obeyed League's judgment, showing success

Why did the League fail to intervene effectively in the Vilna dispute in 1920?

• Lack of interest
• Reluctance to act due to potential alliance with Poland
• Inability to enforce decisions
• Support for Lithuanian control

Why did the Conference of Ambassadors rule in favor of Mussolini in the Corfu dispute?

• Mussolini's military power
• Fear of a dispute with Italy
• Support for Greece
• Lack of unity between Britain and France

What was the purpose of the Locarno Treaties?

• Support Germany's eastern borders
• Maintain peace in Europe among major powers
• Increase Germany's reparations
• Redraw national borders

What did the Dawes Plan aim to achieve?

• Increase reparations for Germany
• Support Germany's economy and ensure reparations payment
• Extend the repayment period for Germany
• Reinforce French and Italian troops in the German Ruhr region