Disarmament Conference and Its Challenges

The video discusses the failure of the World Disarmament Conference, highlighting the post-WWI treaties that aimed to enforce disarmament, primarily on the defeated nations. The League of Nations' efforts were undermined by international tensions, economic factors, and the rise of Hitler, who exploited these issues to rearm Germany. The Manchurian crisis further weakened the League's credibility. Ultimately, the conference failed due to conflicting national interests and a lack of unified commitment to disarmament.

What was a key reason for the push towards disarmament after World War I?

• To prevent future arms races

• To isolate defeated countries

• To expand naval forces

• To increase military spending

Which country was particularly dissatisfied with the disarmament terms?

• Germany

• Japan

• United States

• France

What was a major concern for France, Poland, and Czechoslovakia during the disarmament conference?

• Isolation from international affairs

• Expansion of naval forces

• Economic instability

• Future security against German aggression

Why did the United States and Britain hesitate to provide security guarantees to France?

• They were focused on economic recovery

• They wanted to avoid European conflicts

• They were expanding their own military

• They had alliances with Germany

What action did Hitler take in response to the disarmament conference?

• He formed an alliance with Japan

• He signed a new disarmament treaty

• He withdrew Germany from the conference

• He increased Germany's military spending

How did the Japanese invasion of Manchuria affect the League of Nations?

• It exposed the League's weaknesses

• It resulted in a new peace treaty

• It led to the League's dissolution

• It strengthened the League's influence

What was a significant factor in the failure of the disarmament conference?

• Unified international support

• Conflicting national agendas

• Successful military reductions

• Strong leadership from the League

Which country sought special exemptions due to its empire?

• Britain

• Germany

• United States

• France

What was the general public's reaction to the idea of disarmament?

• Widespread protests against it

• Indifference towards the concept

• Demand for increased military spending

• Support through petitions and demonstrations

What was the ultimate outcome of the World Disarmament Conference?

• Successful global disarmament

• Formation of new alliances

• Strengthened League of Nations

• Increased military tensions