The League of Nations

Question 1

What was the Covenant of the League?

Answer 1

26 articles all members had to agree to, to improve international cooperation, peace and security

• compulsory registration of treaties
• reduction and control of arms
• collective security- a method to solve disputes between countries

Question 2

What was the Assembly?

Answer 2

• Each member represented once a year to discuss topics
• Topics like new members and treaties
• All decisions unanimous

Question 3

What was the Council?

Answer 3

• 5 Permanent members (Japan/Britain/France/Italy) changed to 4 (USA refused)
• Non-permanent members
• Solve disputes between countries
• Actions against acts of aggression 3 stages:
• • Moral Condemnation
• • Economic sanctions
• • Military Force

Question 4

Strengths of the league in 1920

Answer 4

• Smaller nations same rights as large nations
• 4/5 important countries
• Collective security to punish aggressive opponents

Question 5

Weaknesses of the League in 1920

Answer 5

• US never joined
• No army/relied on members to spare troops
• Germany not allowed to join at first
• Russia not allowed to join at first
• Council members more important than assembly members
• Process was slow