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1
Q

What triggered the Greek invasion of Bulgaria?

A

An incident on the border of Greece and Bulgaria, where some Greek soldiers were killed

2
Q

What did Greece do in response to some of its soldiers being killed?

A

Greece invaded Bulgaria

3
Q

What did Bulgaria do when Greece invaded?

A

Appealed to the League for help

4
Q

How did the League react to Bulgaria’s appeal?

A

Quickly and decisively.

1) It ordered Greek troops to withdraw
2) It then sent observers to assess the situation
3) Ultimately, it judged that Greece had to pay Bulgaria £45,000 in compensation

5
Q

Who solidly backed the League’s judgement?

A

Britain and France

6
Q

What were Britain and France also negotiating at the same time?

A

The Locarno Treaties

7
Q

What were the Locarno Treaties?

A

Agreements between Germany and other major European nations that Germany would accept its post-WWI borders. They were seen as a positive step towards peace.

8
Q

What did the League threaten Greece with if it failed to follow the League’s orders?

A

Economic sanctions

9
Q

Why was Greece angry at the ruling?

A

Greece was angry because Italy was treated very differently in the Corfu Crisis. It seemed there was one rule for large states, and another for small ones.

10
Q

How was the incident generally viewed?

A

It was generally viewed as a success. The League had acted swiftly and the crisis seemed to have been dealt with. Confidence in the League soared.