Organistion And Structure Of League Of Nations Flashcards
Who’s idea was the League of Nations/
Woodrow Wilson, one of his 14 points
What were the 14 points?
List of 14 ideas wilson hoped would create peace and no more conflict
What was the convent?
Constitution of the league. There were 26 articles which layed out structure, rules, and procedures.
When was the league formed?
Jan 1920
What were the aims?
- international peace
- encourage disarment
- improving living and working conditions
- enforce treaty of Versailles
How many countries joined?
42 countries
What major countries didn’t join?
USA
Germany joined later on then left again
Soviet Union
What was the secretariat/
Civil service of the league
What was the assembly?
Meeting of all countries once a year
What was the council?
Smaller body of permanent members, non permanent members elected for 3 yr periods.
Who were the permanent members?
1920- Britain, France, Italy and japan.
1926- Germany as well
What was the permanent court of international justice?
Based in The Hague, offered legal support when conflicts arose.
What was the international labour organisation?
Geneva based, promoting good working conditions
What power did the league have?
Moral disapproval, economic sanctions,and finally military action
What is collective security?
All countries working together to maintain peace
What were the problems with the leagues powers?
No army
Important counties absent
Unanimous decisions
