Membership of the League Flashcards
1
Q
Who were the two most powerful nations in the League?
A
Britain and France
2
Q
Who were the original permanent members of the Council?
A
Britain, France, Japan and Italy
3
Q
Why were Britain and France poorly placed to lead?
A
- Both had been weakened by WWI
- Neither was the great power it once had been
- Neither had the resources to fill the gap left by the USA
4
Q
Why did many see America’s absence as such a big deal?
A
- Only the USA had the resources to make the League work
- Also, trade sanctions would only work if the USA applied them (which it didn’t have to if it wasn’t a member of the League)
5
Q
What was Britain more focused on than the League?
A
Looking after its empire and rebuilding trade
6
Q
What was France more focused on than the League?
A
France still feared Germany. This meant it would do anything - including bypassing the League - to strengthen its position against Germany
7
Q
Which country joined the League in 1926?
A
Germany
8
Q
Which two countries left the League in 1933?
A
Japan and Germany
