WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931 and Hitler’s rebuilding of the Germany military in 1935 demonstrate the—-? It demonstrates the failure of the league of nations.

Detailed explanation-2: -In terms of organisation, the League failed because it was too Eurocentric. When the Manchuria crisis unfolded it took the Lytton Commission 12 months to reach a decision because of the distance between Europe and Manchuria. This also made them slow to act and ineffective in disputes which needed immediate resolution.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many countries had important trading links with Japan. The League could not agree on sanctions or even a ban on weapons sales. Britain and France did not want a war, so nothing was done.

Detailed explanation-4: -On September 18, 1931, an explosion destroyed a section of railway track near the city of Mukden. The Japanese, who owned the railway, blamed Chinese nationalists for the incident and used the opportunity to retaliate and invade Manchuria.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Manchurian crisis was a disaster for the League of Nations, and revealed that it needed the USA to function properly. It also showed that the League of Nations was powerless to function against large and powerful countries.

Detailed explanation-6: -Manchurian Crisis: It took a year to report, during which time the Japanese continued to expand into Manchuria. Sanctions were not used. A Special Assembly voted that Japan should withdraw from Manchuria. When the Japanese refused and left the League of Nations, the League responded by doing nothing.