Problems With The League

Question 1

Difference in opinion of what LoN should be

Answer 1

Wilson- world parliament that meets regularly
Br- small organisation only for emergencies
Fr- strong organisation with an army

Question 2

High expectations

Answer 2

Unrealistic hopes, countries thought it would be very strong

Question 3

Resentment of defeated countries

Answer 3

Russia refuses to join, Germany not allowed to join and resentful

Question 4

Effects of USA abscence

Answer 4

They could disobey trade sanctions, powerful army unavailable to LoN, wealth unavailable

Question 5

Reasons for USA abscence

Answer 5

LoN enforced ToV and some americans had Ger ancestry, didn’t want USA troops sent to fight (specially after WW1), trade sanctiona on others would affect econ, fear LoN would be led by Br and Fr to expand

Question 6

Structural problems

Answer 6

Council had all power, 4 main council members permanent, decisions had to be unanimous, PCIJ only gave advice, assembly had no power

Question 7

No army

Answer 7

Can’t intervene directly; relies on trade sanctions, moral punishment, military assistance from members

Question 8

Power of Br and Fr

Answer 8

Only obeyed when convenient, control the world indirectly