Failures in the 1930s

In this lesson, we will examine the global situation which made the work of the League of Nations much more difficult in the 1930s, and go on to explore two examples of the failure of the League of Nations (Manchuria and Abyssinia) which paved the way to the Second World War.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What was the League of Nations?

An organisation set up so that nations could discuss and solve their problems instead of going to war. An organisation set up so that nations could compete with each other. An organisation set up to punish Germany following the Treaty of Versailles.

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Q2.Which of these options was NOT an aim of the League of Nations?

Disarmament. Consider how else Germany could be punished for the First World War. Uphold and enforce the Treaty of Versailles. Stop war.

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Q3.What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

An agreement that Britain and France were the strongest countries in the League of Nations. An agreement that the armies of the member states of the League of Nations could be used for war. An agreement to keep Germany out of the League of Nations for as long as possible. An agreement to ban war.

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Q4.What did the Corfu Crisis of 1923 show?

That the League of Nations had no power to solve disputes. That the League of Nations had some power to solve disputes. That Britain and France never agreed on any decisions made within the League of Nations.

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Q5.Which of these statements about the League of Nations is true.

The League of Nations was kind to Germany which meant that there was less tension in Europe. The League of Nations was very successful at making countries meet their aim of disarmament. The League could sometimes pressurise small states to do what they wanted (but not powerful ones).

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Q1.What was the League of Nations?

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Q2.Which of these options was NOT an aim of the League of Nations?

Disarmament. Consider how else Germany could be punished for the First World War. Uphold and enforce the Treaty of Versailles. Stop war.

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Q3.What was the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

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Q4.What did the Corfu Crisis of 1923 show?

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Q5.Which of these statements about the League of Nations is true.

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Why did the League of Nations fail in the 1930s?

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Q1.What was the Wall Street Crash?

A car crash on a road called Wall Street in 1929. The name for the day when the economy in America collapsed in 1929. Unemployment in 1929.

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Q2.Which of these options was NOT a reason why Japan wanted to take over Manchuria.

Japan was growing in power. Manchuria wanted to be ruled by Japan as it was nearby and more powerful than China. Manchuria had lots of fertile land.

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Q3.When the League of Nations told Japan to leave Manchuria, how did Japan react.

Japan refused to leave Manchuria and left the League of Nations instead. Japan left Manchuria and left the League of Nations in protest. Japan left Manchuria and stayed in the League of Nations but asked for an enquiry into whether Manchuria should be theirs. Japan asked for a conference to be held to discuss whether the League of Nations had any right to ask them to leave Manchuria.

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Q4.Of which country was Mussolini the leader?

Britain France USA Italy

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Q5.Mussolini invaded Abyssinia. How did the League respond?

The sanctions were put in place which meant that member states stopped trading with Italy (this did not include coal, oil and iron). The League declared war on Mussolini - he was invading a weaker country and needed to be stopped. The League did nothing at all. It did not have any power because of the global economic depression.

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Q6.Which of these options best describes the way that the League was viewed after the Manchurian and Abyssinian Crises?

The League was seen as a strong, powerful protector for weaker countries, against the growing fears of fascism. The League was seen as a good organisation, that had made some mistakes with Manchuria and Abyssinia, but had a plan to solve problems better in the future. The League was seen as weak and ineffective.

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Why did the League of Nations fail in the 1930s?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What was the Wall Street Crash?

A car crash on a road called Wall Street in 1929. The name for the day when the economy in America collapsed in 1929. Unemployment in 1929.

1/6

Q2.Which of these options was NOT a reason why Japan wanted to take over Manchuria.

Japan was growing in power. Manchuria wanted to be ruled by Japan as it was nearby and more powerful than China. Manchuria had lots of fertile land.

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Q3.When the League of Nations told Japan to leave Manchuria, how did Japan react.

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Q4.Of which country was Mussolini the leader?

Britain France USA Italy

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Q5.Mussolini invaded Abyssinia. How did the League respond?

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Q6.Which of these options best describes the way that the League was viewed after the Manchurian and Abyssinian Crises?

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