Test Questions Practice:
The strength of the League of Nations was tested in the 1920s.
(a) What were the main aims of the League of Nations when it was set up in 1920? [4]
The main aims of the League of Nations when it was set up in 1920 was, avoid aggression, enhance
global co-operation through trade, improve the working and health condition and lastly, facilitate
disarmament.
(b) Why did the League not include some major powers when it was set up? [6]
One of the major powers such as Soviet Russia was not included in the League due to communist and
committed reasons however Russia did join in 1934 and then expelled in December 1939 following
the invasion of Finland. On the other hand, Japan, being one of the original members, left in 1933
when it received criticism for invading Manchuria. Italy, as well as being one of the original members,
left in 1937 following its invasion of Abyssinia and the imposition of sanctions. Lastly, the United
States refused to join, even though they were the main purpose for this organization. The American
Senate, Uncle Sam, thought that the League would drag the US into future wars and disputes.
(c) ‘The League of Nations was an effective organization for preserving peace in the 1920s.’
How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (10)
1920s: minor success but they were effective
Bulgaria, Upper Silesia, and Aaland
1920s: Failure
Liberia, Vilna, Corfu Incident, Geneva Protocol
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The League of Nations worked towards achieving its aims.
(a) Describe the work of the League in relation to refugees. [4]
The Refugee Organization faced the problem of former World War 1 One prisoners-of-war
standard principally in Soviet Russia, Poland, France, Germany, and Turkey. There was around
250 000 Russians in Germany or French camos and 300 000 Germans and former Austro-
Hungarians in Soviet Russia. In addition, there was more than a million of Greeks, who were
made homeless during the Turkish War of Independence. Nansen, the Norwegian explorer, and
scientist was given the responsibility to solve this issue. Nansen and his staff alongside the Red
Cross, helped 425 000 people to return to their homes or find new homes.
(b) Why was collective security ineffective in practice? [6]
‘The absence of the USA reduced its effectiveness.’
‘Unanimous decisions were demanded in the Assembly and the Council.’
‘This meant the League was slow to make decisions.’
‘The League did not have a standing army to impose military sanctions.’
‘Economic sanctions were limited without the USA.’
‘Member states were reluctant to take action against a powerful state.’
‘There was a lack of will to make it work.’
‘There was considerable self-interest by the major member states.’
(c) ‘The League of Nations achieved its peacekeeping aims in the 1920s.’ How far do you
agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [10]
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The strength of the League of Nations was tested in the 1920s.
(a) What were the main aims of the League of Nations when it was set up in 1920? [4]
The main aims of the League of Nations when it was set up in 1920 was, avoid aggression, enhance
global co-operation through trade, improve the working and health condition and lastly, facilitate
disarmament.
(b) Why did the League not include some major powers when it was set up? [6]
One of the major powers such as Soviet Russia was not included in the League due to communist and
committed reasons however Russia did join in 1934 and then expelled in December 1939 following
the invasion of Finland. On the other hand, Japan, being one of the original members, left in 1933
when it received criticism for invading Manchuria. Italy, as well as being one of the original members,
left in 1937 following its invasion of Abyssinia and the imposition of sanctions. Lastly, the United
States refused to join, even though they were the main purpose for this organization. The American
Senate, Uncle Sam, thought that the League would drag the US into future wars and disputes.
(c) ‘The League of Nations was an effective organization for preserving peace in the 1920s.’
How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. (10)
1920s: minor success but they were effective
Bulgaria, Upper Silesia, and Aaland
1920s: Failure
Liberia, Vilna, Corfu Incident, Geneva Protocol
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The League of Nations worked towards achieving its aims.
(a) Describe the work of the League in relation to refugees. [4]
The Refugee Organization faced the problem of former World War 1 One prisoners-of-war
standard principally in Soviet Russia, Poland, France, Germany, and Turkey. There was around
250 000 Russians in Germany or French camos and 300 000 Germans and former Austro-
Hungarians in Soviet Russia. In addition, there was more than a million of Greeks, who were
made homeless during the Turkish War of Independence. Nansen, the Norwegian explorer, and
scientist was given the responsibility to solve this issue. Nansen and his staff alongside the Red
Cross, helped 425 000 people to return to their homes or find new homes.
(b) Why was collective security ineffective in practice? [6]
‘The absence of the USA reduced its effectiveness.’
‘Unanimous decisions were demanded in the Assembly and the Council.’
‘This meant the League was slow to make decisions.’
‘The League did not have a standing army to impose military sanctions.’
‘Economic sanctions were limited without the USA.’
‘Member states were reluctant to take action against a powerful state.’
‘There was a lack of will to make it work.’
‘There was considerable self-interest by the major member states.’
(c) ‘The League of Nations achieved its peacekeeping aims in the 1920s.’ How far do you
agree with this statement? Explain your answer. [10]
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