Due 25.11 - Disarmament Conference - Yr10

What were the main reasons for the establishment of the Disarmament Conference in 1932?

• To promote global peace by reducing military armaments and preventing future conflicts.

• To increase military spending and enhance national security.

• To establish a new military alliance among nations.

• To promote economic growth through arms trade.

Which countries were the key participants in the 1932 Disarmament Conference?

• Russia, China, India

• Canada, Australia, Brazil

• Spain, Portugal, Netherlands

• United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan

What significant agreements were reached during the 1932 Disarmament Conference?

• A binding agreement was established for military alliances.

• A treaty was signed to eliminate all nuclear weapons.

• All nations agreed to a complete ban on arms sales.

• No binding agreements were reached, but proposals for general disarmament and arms reduction were discussed.

What role did the League of Nations play in the Disarmament Conference?

• The League of Nations provided financial support to countries for military expansion.

• The League of Nations acted as a mediator and organizer for the Disarmament Conference.

• The League of Nations promoted military alliances during the conference.

• The League of Nations was responsible for enforcing disarmament treaties.

How did the global political climate of the 1930s affect the conference?

• The global political climate of the 1930s created an atmosphere of distrust and competition among nations, holding back effective cooperation at the conference.

• The global political climate of the 1930s fostered strong alliances among nations, promoting cooperation at the conference.

• The 1930s political climate had no significant impact on the conference proceedings or outcomes.

• The conference was primarily focused on economic issues, unaffected by the political tensions of the 1930s.

How did the outcomes of the 1932 Disarmament Conference impact future disarmament efforts?

• The conference resulted in a complete ban on all weapons immediately.

• The outcomes of the 1932 Disarmament Conference led to disillusionment and a shift towards more pragmatic, specific arms control efforts in future disarmament initiatives.

• It strengthened the League of Nations' authority over military matters.

• The outcomes led to a global treaty that eliminated all nuclear weapons.

(a)   left the League following the conference and began to rearm openly.

Following the conference, other members of the League also began to rearm instead of disarm.

• True

• False

The Disarmament Conference met in ​ (a)   1932.

• February
• January
• April

Article 8 of the Covenant says: “The Members of the League recognise that the maintenance of ​ (a)   requires the reduction of national armaments to the lowest point consistent with national safety and the enforcement by common action of international obligations...”

Which means that disarmament is the aim as long as the country has enough ​ (b)   and is still able to contribute to the LoN ​ (c)  

• security
• army
• peace