HISTORY IGCSE REVISION CARDS - 023. LON ABSENT COUNTRIES

1. WHY DID THE ABSENCE OF SOME COUNTRIES FROM
THE LEAGUE WEAKEN IT?
ExplainsTWO reasons
First reason – the absence of the most powerfulcountry
‘The USA’s absence was a body-blow tothe League as the organisation
was deprived of the world’s most powerful, influentialand wealthy
country. Without the USA, economic and military sanctionswere not
effective. This meant that the ability of the League to take action against
aggressive countries was much reduced and the generalprestige of the
League was significantly affected.’
Second reason – not inviting main powers such as Germany and Russia
‘The League could have been more effective if all major countries had
been members.’ ‘The absence of Germany made the League seem like a
club for the victorious powers.’ ‘With the absence of Germany,the
League could not influence Hitler’s foreign policy.’‘Not inviting Russia
meantthe League lacked a world power.’ ‘Italy and Japan left the
League despite both being powerful and influential countries.’