Outbreak of war, 1939 (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year was the League of Nations established?
In which year was the League of Nations established?
1920
Which major power never joined the League despite its president's role in creating it?
Which major power never joined the League despite its president's role in creating it?
United States
What type of military force did the League of Nations have?
What type of military force did the League of Nations have?
No army of its own
What was required for the League Council to make decisions?
What was required for the League Council to make decisions?
Unanimous agreement
In which year did the Great Depression begin?
In which year did the Great Depression begin?
1929
How did the Depression affect populations regarding political leadership?
How did the Depression affect populations regarding political leadership?
Became receptive to nationalist leaders
What did Britain & France prioritise over League principles during the Abyssinian crisis?
What did Britain & France prioritise over League principles during the Abyssinian crisis?
Keeping Mussolini as ally against Hitler
When did the Abyssinian crisis occur?
When did the Abyssinian crisis occur?
1935-36
What did Mussolini say about the League in 1936?
What did Mussolini say about the League in 1936?
Good when sparrows shout, not eagles
In which year did Germany leave the League of Nations?
In which year did Germany leave the League of Nations?
1933
Which event in 1931 showed the League's response was ineffective?
Which event in 1931 showed the League's response was ineffective?
Japan invades Manchuria
What was identified as the League's most critical weakness?
What was identified as the League's most critical weakness?
Dependence on states for military