CC2 - How successful was the League of Nations in the 1920s?

What was one of the expectations of British leaders regarding the League of Nations?

• A League focused on disarmament

• A strong League with its own army

• A simple organization for emergencies

• A world parliament

Why did America not join the League of Nations?

• Fear of domination by Britain and France

• They didn't want to risk further American lives or money in more European conflicts

• They felt the economic sanctions would impact their own businesses

• The US President did not like idea of having a League in the first place

What was the main aim of the League of Nations Council?

• To resolve disputes by talking

• To encourage disarmament

• To improve working and living standards

• To discourage aggression

Where was the Permanent Court of Justice based?

• New York

• London

• The Hague

• Geneva

What was the aim of the International Labour Organisation?

• To recommend military action

• To promote international trade

• To collect statistics on health

• To improve working conditions

What was the outcome of the Aaland Islands dispute in 1921?

• Islands awarded to Sweden

• Islands declared independent

• Islands divided between Finland and Sweden

• Islands awarded to Finland

What was the result of the Corfu dispute in 1923?

• Britain and France supported Italy's actions

• Greece paid compensation to Italy

• Greece was ordered to leave Corfu

• Italy withdrew from the League of Nations

What was the main outcome of the Washington Conference in 1921?

• Agreement on disarmament

• Formation of a new international organization

• Expansion of military alliances

• Increased trade tensions