Conflict and Tension 1918-1939Exam Focus

Exam Connection

Part of League FailuresGCSE History

This exam focus covers Exam Connection within League Failures for GCSE History. Revise League Failures in Conflict and Tension 1918-1939 for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 4 flashcards. This topic shows up very often in GCSE exams, so students should be able to explain it clearly, not just recognise the term. It is section 7 of 9 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.

Topic position

Section 7 of 9

Practice

8 questions

Recall

4 flashcards

🎯 Exam Connection

Frequency: TODO: How often does this topic appear?

Typical questions:

  • "Describe two features of..." (4 marks)
  • "Explain why..." (8 marks)
  • "How far do you agree that...?" (12+4 marks)

For Level 3+: TODO: What does the examiner want at higher levels?

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Practice Questions for League Failures

What happened at Corfu in 1923?

  • A. Greece invaded the Italian island of Corfu
  • B. Mussolini bombarded and occupied the Greek island of Corfu after Italian officials were killed
  • C. The League of Nations sent troops to Corfu to restore order
  • D. Poland seized Corfu against the wishes of the League
1 markfoundation

In the Vilna crisis of 1920, which country seized Vilna against the League's wishes?

  • A. Russia
  • B. Lithuania
  • C. France
  • D. Poland
1 markfoundation

Quick Recall Flashcards

Vilna crisis?
1920 — Poland seized Lithuanian capital. League powerless. France backed Poland.
Corfu crisis?
1923 — Italy invaded Greek island. League overruled. Greece had to pay Italy!

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