Problems With The League If Nations Flashcards
Why did the public not support the League of Nations
The American public did not like the treaty of Versailles and thought that the League of Nations was connected to it
What did people believe about Americas role in Europe
Many people wanted America to stay out of Europe and only wanted to worry about Americas affairs. This is called isolationism.
What was wrong with Britain and France being in charge of the league
Neither country was strong enough after the war to do the job properly
Why wouldn’t the sanctions work
The sanctions would only work if a powerful country such as USA was enforcing them. Many countries in Europe were too busy rebuilding, in order to enforce them properly.
What countries were not allowed to join
Germany and communist Russia were not allowed to join the league even though these countries were the most likely to start a war in Europe.
What is wrong the the leagues army
The league did not have an army of its own, and many countries were not prepared to give troops. This meant the league was not a real threat and countries like Italy were prepared to ignore the league.
What was wrong with the leagues structure
Everyone in the assembly and council had to agree before something happened, not just a majority. The court of justice had no real powers to make a country act.
Which powerful country did not join the league
The USA didn’t join the League of Nations
