League of Nations Incidents and Decisions

The video explores how the League of Nations addressed various international crises in the 1920s, including the Vilna crisis, Upper Silesia dispute, Aaland Islands dispute, Corfu incident, and Bulgaria incident. Each case highlights the League's challenges and responses, revealing its limitations and the geopolitical dynamics of the time.

What was the main reason for the League of Nations' inaction during the Vilna crisis?

• France and Britain had conflicting interests.

• The League was not aware of the situation.

• Lithuania did not seek help from the League.

• The League supported Poland's claim.

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

• By giving the entire region to Germany.

• By dividing the region based on a referendum.

• By ignoring the dispute.

• By awarding the region to Poland.

What was the result of the League's decision on the Upper Silesia dispute?

• Both Germany and Poland were satisfied.

• Germany gained all industrial areas.

• Poland gained all rural areas.

• Both countries were dissatisfied.

What condition did the League impose on Finland regarding the Åland Islands?

• Finland had to cede the islands to Sweden.

• Finland had to share the islands with Sweden.

• Finland could not build military forts on the islands.

• Finland had to pay compensation to Sweden.

What was the outcome of the Corfu incident for Greece?

• Greece declared war on Italy.

• Greece had to apologize and pay compensation to Italy.

• Greece retained control of Corfu.

• Greece was supported by the League of Nations.

What was the Geneva Protocol intended to prevent?

• Countries from joining the League of Nations.

• The League of Nations from intervening in disputes.

• Countries using military force before consulting the League.

• The League from making any decisions.

What was the role of the Conference of Ambassadors in the Corfu incident?

• They ignored Mussolini's complaints.

• They supported Greece's claim.

• They declared war on Italy.

• They persuaded the League to change its ruling.

What triggered the Bulgaria incident?

• A Bulgarian invasion of Greece.

• A Greek soldier crossing the border.

• A dog crossing the border.

• A Bulgarian attack on a Greek village.

How did the League of Nations respond to the Greek invasion of Bulgaria?

• By supporting Greece's actions.

• By condemning Greece and demanding withdrawal.

• By ignoring the incident.

• By supporting Bulgaria's counterattack.

What was the main complaint of Greece regarding the League's decision in the Bulgaria incident?

• The League favored smaller countries.

• The League was inconsistent in its decisions.

• The League did not listen to Greece's side.

• The League supported Bulgaria's aggression.