The Collapse of the League of Nations (AQA GCSE History: Wider World Depth Study (Paper 1: Section B)): Flashcards
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Define the Wall Street Crash.
The Wall Street Crash was the collapse of the US economy between 24th and 30th October 1929, when share prices plummeted.
What was the worst day of the Wall Street Crash called?
The worst day of the Wall Street Crash was called 'Black Thursday'.
By 30th October 1929, investors had lost $ billion.
By 30th October 1929, investors had lost $4 billion.
How did the USA try to save its economy after the crash?
After the crash, the USA tried to save its economy by recalling all of its loans.
True or False?
During the Depression, governments increased trade tariffs on foreign products.
True.
During the Depression, governments increased trade tariffs on foreign products.
Define militarism.
Militarism is the belief that a country must have strong armed forces.
Define extremism.
Extremism is holding radical political opinions compared to the views of most people.
How did militarism distract countries from the Depression?
Militarism distracted countries from the Depression because it created employment in rearmament businesses and made civilians feel proud of their country.
Which party gained support in Germany by promising to reverse the Treaty of Versailles?
The party that gained support in Germany by promising to reverse the Treaty of Versailles was the Nazi Party.
Why did Japan turn to militarism during the Depression?
Japan turned to militarism during the Depression to expand its empire to secure much-needed raw materials and restore national pride.
Militarism went against the League's core aim of .
Militarism went against the League's core aim of disarmament.
Why did a strong military help aggressive countries against the League in the 1930s?
A strong military helped aggressive countries against the League in the 1930s because countries knew the League was weak, so a strong military could scare it into ruling in their favour.
Of which country was Manchuria a province?
Manchuria was a province of China.
By March , Japan had invaded and controlled the whole of Manchuria.
By March 1932, Japan had invaded and controlled the whole of Manchuria.
Which railway that Japan already owned 'pulled' it to invade Manchuria?
The railway that Japan already owned and that 'pulled' it to invade Manchuria was the South Manchurian Railway.
What was the name of the League report investigating the Manchurian Crisis?
The League report investigating the Manchurian Crisis was the Lytton Report.
How long after Japan's invasion did the League consider the Lytton Report?
The League considered the Lytton Report 18 months after Japan's invasion, in February 1933.
How did Japan respond to the League's condemnation over Manchuria?
Japan responded to the League's condemnation over Manchuria by ignoring the condemnation and withdrawing from the League.
True or False?
Japan was a permanent member of the League with veto power.
True.
Japan was a permanent member of the League with veto power.
Why were Britain and France reluctant to stand up to Japan?
Britain and France were reluctant to stand up to Japan because they had colonies in the Far East and feared harming their imperial trade.
Which two aggressive leaders were encouraged by the League's weak reaction to Manchuria?
The two aggressive leaders encouraged by the League's weak reaction to Manchuria were Hitler and Mussolini.
Manchuria bordered Korea, which Japan had owned since .
Manchuria bordered Korea, which Japan had owned since 1905.
What 'push' factor drove Japan to invade Manchuria for resources?
The 'push' factor that drove Japan to invade Manchuria for resources was the Depression, which caused the Japanese economy to fail due to its lack of natural resources.
Which non-member country had the military strength and trade links to stand up to Japan?
The non-member country that had the military strength and trade links to stand up to Japan was the USA.
What is Abyssinia now called?
Abyssinia is now called Ethiopia.
Which country invaded Abyssinia in 1935?
The country that invaded Abyssinia in 1935 was Italy.
What crucial resource was left out of the League's sanctions on Italy, making them ineffective?
The crucial resource left out of the League's sanctions on Italy, making them ineffective, was oil.
What was the secret agreement to give Mussolini what he wanted called?
The secret agreement to give Mussolini what he wanted was called the Hoare-Laval Pact.
Which waterway did Britain and France refuse to close, allowing Italy sea access to Abyssinia?
The waterway that Britain and France refused to close, allowing Italy sea access to Abyssinia, was the Suez Canal.
In 1935, Britain and France signed the Front with Mussolini against Nazi Germany.
In 1935, Britain and France signed the Stresa Front with Mussolini against Nazi Germany.
What alliance did Italy and Germany form in 1936?
The alliance Italy and Germany formed in 1936 was the Rome-Berlin Axis.
True or False?
The League feared oil sanctions because the USA sold oil to Italy.
True.
The League feared oil sanctions because the USA sold oil to Italy.
What 'pull' factor motivated Italy to invade Abyssinia for revenge?
The 'pull' factor that motivated Italy to invade Abyssinia for revenge was that Abyssinia had defeated Italy in 1896.
After , the League of Nations' reputation was destroyed.
After 1936, the League of Nations' reputation was destroyed.
Which League commission later became the World Health Organization?
The League commission that later became the World Health Organization was the Health Commission.
How did the Abyssinian Crisis affect faith in the League?
The Abyssinian Crisis affected faith in the League by causing a loss of faith in the League's ability to maintain peace, greatly reducing its influence.
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