The move to global war：練習問題

Within the topic of The move to global war, which factor most significantly limited the League of Nations' response to the 1931 Manchurian Crisis?

In March 1936, Hitler moved German troops into the Rhineland, violating both the Treaty of Versailles and which 1925 international agreement?

During the Abyssinian Crisis (1935–1936), the secret Hoare-Laval Pact was proposed by the British and French foreign ministers. Which statement best evaluates the strategic motivation for this proposal and the consequence of its failure?

Which two countries initially signed the Anti-Comintern Pact in 1936 to counter the influence of the Soviet-led International?

Signed in September 1940, the Tripartite Pact formally established the Axis powers. Which of the following best describes its primary defensive purpose?

Which 1936 diplomatic agreement between Germany and Italy established the original Rome-Berlin Axis?

What was the significance of the 1937 Marco Polo Bridge Incident in the context of Japanese expansionism in Asia?

Analyze how the failure of the World Disarmament Conference (1932–1934) contributed to the collapse of collective security in the 1930s.

The move to global war

The collapse of collective security in the 1930s is often linked to the failure of the League of Nations. Analyze the international response to the Manchurian Crisis (1931) and its implications for global stability.

a) Explain how the Mukden Incident provided the pretext for Japanese expansion and the subsequent establishment of Manchukuo. (2 points)

b) Evaluate the effectiveness of the Lytton Commission and why its recommendations failed to deter Japanese aggression. (2 points)

c) Discuss the impact of the League's failure in Manchuria on the future foreign policy decisions of Mussolini regarding Abyssinia and Hitler regarding the Rhineland. (3 points)