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League of Nations Q & A (6 markers)
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- 1Why was leadership of the League weak from the start? [6]Expl 1: Absence of USA. US the only nation with the resources or the influence to make the League work. e.g trade sanctions would be useless if countries could still trade with the USA.’
Expl 2: Self-Interest of Britain & France: neither had the appetite e.g Vilna , Corfu, Rhur invasion / both weakened by war and economically 'fragile'.
Expl 3: Too Eurocentric - only Japan a permanent member and no Russia. Global? - 2Why did some major powers not join the League? [6]Expl 1: US Congress voted against it. They didn't want to be economically and politically 'limited' by involvement in European affairs. Sanctions could harm US Trade.
Expl 2: Germany a defeated Nation not permitted. Had to 'prove' itself. Did join in 1926.
Expl 3: Russia. Revolution in 1917 - turned communist - also not permitted (fear of communism in 1920s - Red Scare) - 3Why was the League of Nations ineffective in resolving the Corfu Crisis? (6)Expl 1: Italy was a more powerful European country so members of the League wanted to avoid an escalation into war so made concessions
Exp 2: It did not have the means by which to stop Italy - it had no standing army & Britain & France were still recovering from WWI - 4Why did Japan invade Manchuria in 1932? [6]Reason 1: Economic problems after the Great Depression
Japan was hit hard by the Great Depression—its silk industry collapsed, exports fell, and unemployment rose.
Manchuria offered raw materials, farmland, and a guaranteed market, so military leaders saw it as a solution to Japan’s economic crisis.
Reason 2: Expansionist militarism + the Mukden Incident
The Japanese army wanted to build an empire in East Asia and believed Manchuria was essential for Japan’s power and security.
When the army staged or exaggerated the Mukden Incident in 1931, it used it as an excuse to invade, acting without government control. - 5Why did the League of Nations not impose sanctions against Japan following the Mukden Incident? (6)Expl 1: Fear of repercussions - Britain & France both feared reprisal by Japan on their interests (colonies) in the Far East which could upset trade.
Expl 2: Economic - the world depression saw nations adopt economic nationalism. Sanctions might hurt them more than they hurt Japan. - 6Why did Italy invade Abyssinia in 1935? [6]Reason 1: Desire to build a new Roman Empire
Mussolini wanted to restore Italy’s glory and create an overseas empire.
Abyssinia was one of the few remaining independent African countries, and Italy wanted to expand its colonial possessions to match other European powers.
It was also a chance to avenge Italy’s defeat at Adowa in 1896, which was a national humiliation.
Reason 2: Economic and political benefits at home
Italy was suffering from economic problems during the Great Depression.
Mussolini believed a successful war would boost national pride, distract from domestic issues, and strengthen support for his fascist regime.
Abyssinia offered raw materials and land, which Mussolini claimed Italy “needed” for its growing population. - 7Why was the League of Nations response to Italy's invading Abyssinia criticised? [6]Reason 1: Weak sanctions
The League imposed limited economic sanctions that did not include vital materials like oil, which Italy needed for its military.
Britain and France feared stronger sanctions would push Mussolini towards Hitler, so the sanctions were too weak to make Italy stop.
Reason 2: Self‑interest of major powers (Hoare–Laval Pact)
Britain and France secretly planned the Hoare–Laval Pact, which would give Italy most of Abyssinia.
This showed they cared more about keeping Italy as an ally than enforcing League principles, undermining the League’s authority.
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