why did the league fail

Question 1

Failure to Prevent Aggression

Answer 1

Abyssinia Crisis: League failed to stop Italy’s invasion of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) in 1935, undermining its credibility and effectiveness.

Manchurian Crisis: League’s response to Japan’s invasion of Manchuria in 1931 was ineffective, leading to Japan’s withdrawal from the League.

Question 2

Ineffectiveness in Resolving Disputes

Answer 2

Corfu Incident: League’s handling of the 1923 Corfu Incident between Greece and Italy failed to achieve a satisfactory resolution.

Aaland Islands Dispute: League’s mediation efforts in the Aaland Islands dispute between Finland and Sweden were largely inconclusive.

Question 3

Weaknesses in Enforcing Sanctions

Answer 3

Abyssinia Sanctions: League’s imposition of economic sanctions against Italy for invading Abyssinia proved ineffective and failed to deter aggression.

Lack of Military Force: League lacked its own military force and relied on member states for enforcement, which often led to inadequate responses.

Question 4

Humanitarian Efforts

Answer 4

Slavery Commission: League established a Slavery Commission to combat the global slave trade and promote abolitionist efforts.

International Labour Organization (ILO): League’s ILO worked to improve labor conditions, promote workers’ rights, and address social and economic inequalities.

Question 5

Successes in Disarmament

Answer 5

Disarmament Efforts: League facilitated disarmament conferences and initiatives aimed at reducing military tensions and promoting peace

Limited Success: While some progress was made in disarmament efforts, they ultimately proved insufficient in preventing the outbreak of World War II.