To What Extent was the League of Nations a Success? (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE History): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0470 & 0977

1 hour12 questions
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4 marks

During the 1920s European powers signed a number of agreements outside the League of Nations.

What was agreed in the Locarno Treaty of 1925?

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4 marks

The League of Nations began its peacemaking efforts on 10 January 1920.

What were the aims of the League of Nations?

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4 marks

The League of Nations set up agencies to improve people's lives.

Describe the work of the League's Health Committee.

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4 marks

One of the League's aims was to achieve world disarmament.

What was the World Disarmament Conference of 1932?

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6 marks

During the 1920s European powers signed a number of agreements outside the League of Nations.

Why did the Dawes Plan improve relations between Germany and the Allies?

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10 marks

During the 1920s European powers signed a number of agreements outside the League of Nations.

How far did the Locarno Treaty improve international relations in the 1920s? Explain your answer.

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6 marks

Woodrow Wilson wanted every nation to join the League of Nations.

Why did the USA not join the League of Nations?

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6 marks

Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931.

Why did the Manchurian Crisis damage the League of Nations?

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6 marks

Italy invaded Abyssinia in October 1935.

Why did the Abyssinian Crisis destroy the League's reputation?

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10 marks

The League of Nations was asked to settle several border disputes in the 1920s.

How successful was the League of Nations in settling disputes in the 1920s? Explain your answer.

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10 marks

The League of Nations faced two major crises in the 1930s.

Which did more damage to the League of Nations: the Manchurian Crisis or the Abyssinian Crisis? Explain your answer.

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10 marks

The Wall Street Crash of 1929 caused a worldwide depression.

'The Great Depression was the main reason for the failure of the League of Nations in the 1930s.' How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.