BELLWORK: 2/1 (pgs.

87-92)
1. Explain how the League of Nations operated. (members,
structure, decisions, punishment, etc.)
2. Why did the League use sanctions? Do you think this is an
effective form of punishment?
3. Even though the LofN was President Wilson’s idea, the U.S.
does not join….why? How did this weaken the League?
4. Besides the U.S., which other nations were excluded from the
League? Why? How did their absence impact the strength of
the League?
5. Analyze the documents on page 91 – what are the most
significant problems caused by the absence of major powers?
6. THINKER: What similarities do you see between the League of
Nations and the United Nations? Are there similar problems?
Your Guide for Paper 1/EA1:
• The Move to Global War (Prescribed Subject #1)
Pgs. 1-13
• 1931-1941
• Rise of nationalist, militarist, totalitarian regimes
• Case Study #1: Expansion of Japan into East Asia and response of Western
democracies
• Case Study #2: Rise of Italian Fascism and German Nazism and how their expansion
ended “collective security”
• As you read “Your Guide for Paper 1,” summarize the following pts:
• Preparing for Paper 1
• What you can expect on Paper 1
• How to approach the source questions for Paper 1
• Helpful Tips for Paper 1
• We will complete a mock assessment for EA 1 after Spring Break – so be
prepared! Understand the questions, tactics and bring EA guide!
The Failure of
Collective Security
A League working together to promote security
or an “alliance of victors”???
Are sanctions effective?
• Do you know of any current US sanctions?
• http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs
/Pages/Programs.aspx
 What
similarities
do you see
between the
League of
Nations and
the United
Nations?
Are there
similar
problems?
 Failures of the League
Event Description Outcome Why did the League
fail?

Dealing with
International
Disputes

Absence of
major powers
 Failures of the League
• As you read the rest of the chapter 5 packet, take notes on the events and
why/how these events showed the League’s failure.
Event Description Outcome Why did the League
fail?

Ruhr Crisis

Great
Depression

Disarmament
BELLWORK: 2/7
1. Describe the Dawes Plan.
2. What was the Rapallo Treaty? How did it show the
failure of the League?
3. How/why did the Depression lead to the rise of
extremist groups?
4. In your opinion, what was the biggest factor that
led to the failure of the League of Nations? Explain!
The Rapallo Treaty
• Signed by Germany and Soviet Union
• Introduced diplomatic relations and
pledged future cooperation
• Denounced reparations
• Close economic cooperation
• Included Germany’s relations with
Soviet republics – Ukraine, Belarus,
Armenia, & Georgia. Chancellor of Germany Joseph Wirth
• Military cooperation  allowed (2nd from left) with Krassin, Georgi
Chicherin and Joffe from the Russian
Germany to rearm and train secretly delegation
in Russia
• Failure of League to prevent alliances
 Class review & re-teach
Your Task The Topics
• Work in a group of 4 to review • Ruhr Crisis
one key reason that contributed
to the League’s failure. • Great Depression
• You will then review with the • Disarmament
class! Must cover a description of • Dealing with
the event and why it showed the International Disputes
failure of the League.
• Absence of Major
• You must also pose one
Powers
discussion question to the class!
Ruhr Crisis - 1923
Ruhr Crisis - 1923
The International Financial System
under the Dawes Plan (1924-1930)
The Ruhr Crisis
- 1923
• How did the Ruhr Crisis
show the failure of the
League of Nations?
• In your opinion, what
should the League have
done to prevent this
crisis?
The Depression’s Effect on the League of Nations
The Depression’s Effect on the League of Nations
• How/why did the Depression lead to the rise of extremist
groups?
Failure of
Disarmament
Failure of Disarmament
• Why did the League
fail to ensure
disarmament?
• Washington
Conference – 1921
• London Naval
Conference – 1930
• London Naval Treaty
– 1936
Scrapping Battleships • Geneva Disarmament
Conference – 1932
Failure of Disarmament
Dealing with International Disputes
Absence of Major Powers
The League failed to prevent….
The rise and expansion of totalitarian dictators
Covenant Violations:
• Article X: Assistance will be given
to any member nation that
experiences external aggression.
• Article XVI: Should any member
resort to war, it shall be deemed
to have committed an act of war
against all other Members of the
League, which hereby undertake
immediately the severance of all
trade or financial relation
(collective security)
The League failed to prevent….
Mussolini’s invasion of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) - 1935
“Should it happen that a strong
Government finds it may with
impunity destroy a weak people, then
the hour strikes for that weak people
to appeal to the League of Nations to
give its judgment in all freedom. God
and history will remember your
judgment.” (Emperor Selassie; 1936)
The League failed to prevent….
Japan’s expansion into Manchuria (NE China)
The League failed to prevent….
Hitler’s violations of the Treaty of Versailles (1933-
36)
Review
• With a partner, discuss FIVE main reasons the
League of Nations failed. Then, rank them from
1 – 5 (1 is the biggest problem!)
• Be ready to discuss!
 Your Guide for Paper 1 (EA1)
• The Move to Global War (Prescribed Subject #1)
• 1931-1941
• Rise of nationalist, militarist, totalitarian regimes
• Case Study #1: Expansion of Japan into East Asia and response of Western
democracies
• Case Study #2: Rise of Italian Fascism and German Nazism and how their
expansion ended “collective security”
• As you read “Your Guide for Paper 1,” annotate the following pts:
• Preparing for Paper 1
• What you can expect on Paper 1
• How to approach the source questions for Paper 1
• Helpful Tips for Paper 1
• We will complete a mock assessment for EA 1 after Spring Break – so be
prepared! Understand the questions, tactics and bring EA guide!
 BELLWORK 2/12: Overtly Purposeful
Creations for Victory in the Long-term!
(AKA - OPCVL excitement!!!) 
1. How should you organize your OPCVL analysis?
2. What are some things to consider when analyzing
for “value?”
3. What are some things to consider when analyzing
for “limitation?”
4. THINKER: Why might a primary document (like
FDR’s speech) be both valuable AND limited?
 Practice OPCVL Analysis – Grade & Reflection
• With reference to its origin, purpose, and content, analyze the value and
limitations for FDR’s Fireside Chat for a historian studying the New Deal.
• Things to consider when self-editing:
• Need to demonstrate understanding of source within the historical context
• Aspects of O, P, and C may overlap – that is ok.
• You should NOT just summarize the source – needs to be more
evaluative/analytical in nature
• Do NOT be vague! Expand on points! For example….
• BAD: The purpose of this Fireside Chat was to instill confidence in the
American populace which limits the source.
• BETTER: The purpose of this Fireside Chat was to instill confidence in the
American populace which limits the source because it is used to promote the
programs and positive in nature; therefore, it does not address problems that
remain unsolved.