The league and minor border disputes in the 1920s

Question 1

What happened in the Vilna dispute

Answer 1

Poland seized Vilna (capital of Lithuania). Lithuania asked the League for help.

Question 2

How did the League respond to the Vilna dispute?

Answer 2

The League asked Poland to withdraw, but Poland refused. The League did nothing else

Question 3

Was Vilna a success or failure for the League?

Answer 3

Failure – Britain and France were unwilling to act, and Poland got away with aggression.

Question 4

Who was involved in the Aaland Islands dispute?

Answer 4

Finland and Sweden – both claimed the islands.

Question 5

How did the League resolve the Aaland Islands dispute?

Answer 5

Gave the islands to Finland. Sweden accepted the decision.

Question 6

Was Aaland Islands a success or failure for the League?

Answer 6

Success – peaceful resolution and both sides accepted it.

Question 7

What was the Upper Silesia dispute about?

Answer 7

Whether the region should belong to Germany or Poland.

Question 8

How did the League resolve the Upper Silesia dispute?

Answer 8

League of Nations oversaw a peaceful vote and divided the region between Germany and Poland

Question 9

Was Upper Silesia a success or failure for the League?

Answer 9

Success – both countries accepted the decision.