League of Nations in the 1920s

The video discusses the League of Nations' role in the 1920s, highlighting its successes and failures. The League successfully resolved disputes in Upper Silesia, the Aland Islands, and Bulgaria, and contributed to repatriation efforts and anti-slavery initiatives. However, it faced significant failures in Vilna and Corfu, and struggled with disarmament and consistency in handling disputes. The video emphasizes the importance of evaluating the League's effectiveness on a scale of success.

What was the primary aim of the League of Nations in the 1920s?

• To establish a global government

• To expand territories

• To maintain peace and avoid disputes

• To promote economic growth

How did the League of Nations resolve the Upper Silesia dispute?

• By organizing a plebiscite and dividing the region

• By sending military forces

• By imposing economic sanctions

• By ignoring the issue

Which two countries were involved in the Åland Islands dispute?

• Germany and Poland

• Finland and Sweden

• Greece and Bulgaria

• Italy and Greece

What was one of the humanitarian efforts of the League of Nations?

• Building schools

• Repatriating World War I prisoners

• Establishing a global currency

• Providing free healthcare

Which treaty did Germany sign with the help of the League of Nations in 1925?

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Locarno Treaty

• The Treaty of Rome

• The Treaty of Paris

What was the outcome of the Vilna dispute?

• Lithuania gained control of Vilna

• Vilna remained under Polish control

• The League sent troops to Vilna

• The League successfully mediated peace

What was the League's response to the Corfu incident?

• It sent peacekeeping forces

• It condemned Italy and supported Greece

• It supported Italy and demanded Greece pay compensation

• It ignored the incident

What was a major challenge faced by the League in the 1920s?

• Building a global army

• Achieving disarmament

• Creating a new world order

• Establishing a global currency

Which countries agreed to limit their navies at the Washington Conference?

• USA, Japan, Britain, and France

• Germany, Italy, USA, and Japan

• Britain, France, Germany, and Italy

• USA, China, Russia, and Japan

What was the status of disarmament by the end of the 1920s?

• Achieved only in Europe

• Not achieved

• Partially achieved

• Fully achieved