Territorial Disputes — Successes
Part of League Successes — GCSE History
This key facts covers Territorial Disputes — Successes within League Successes for GCSE History. Revise League Successes in Conflict and Tension 1918-1939 for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 5 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 2 of 10 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Topic position
Section 2 of 10
Practice
8 questions
Recall
5 flashcards
📊 Territorial Disputes — Successes
| Dispute | Date | What Happened | Why It Worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaland Islands | 1921 | Sweden and Finland both claimed these islands. League decided they should belong to Finland. | Both accepted the decision. Small countries, no major power interests. |
| Upper Silesia | 1921 | Germany and Poland disputed this industrial region. League held plebiscite, then divided it. | Both accepted. Economic links maintained between the two parts. |
| Bulgaria | 1925 | Greece invaded Bulgaria after border incident. League ordered Greece to withdraw and pay compensation. | Greece obeyed. Shows League could stand up to a member. |
✅ Humanitarian Successes — Often Overlooked!
The League did valuable work beyond settling disputes:
Exam tip: Don't just focus on failures! These successes show the League COULD work — it just failed when major powers were involved.