<span> The thing they had in common was that they were all ports so they could export and import goods on the Atlantic Ocean. Also, they were connected by an extensive road network. They were all located to the north so could ship goods to Canada no problem. </span>
True. The pact was signed August 21, 1937. It went into effect immediatly. The pact was registered with the League of Nations Treaty Series September 8, 1937.