League of Nations: Bodies and Functions
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What was the role of the Assembly in the League of Nations?

  • To resolve disputes between member countries
  • To monitor humanitarian agencies
  • To impose economic sanctions on aggressive countries
  • To discuss priorities and budget of the League of Nations (correct)

Which countries were part of the permanent members of the Council in the League of Nations?

  • Spain, Brazil, India, and Australia
  • Germany, Russia, United States, and China
  • Britain, France, Italy, and Japan (correct)
  • Canada, South Africa, Argentina, and Mexico

What was the responsibility of the Secretariat in the League of Nations?

  • To be led by a Secretary-General (correct)
  • To monitor humanitarian agencies
  • To resolve territorial disputes
  • To impose military sanctions

According to the Covenant of the League of Nations, what was the responsibility if a dispute occurred between states?

<p>Ask the states to resolve the problem peacefully (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action could the League take if a state did not accept the decision of the Assembly in a dispute?

<p>Impose economic sanctions on the aggressor country (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose behind imposing economic sanctions on an aggressor country?

<p>Force the aggressor country to accept the decision of the League (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Council of the League of Nations was comprised of four permanent members and several non-permanent members.

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The League of Nations Assembly met weekly to discuss the priorities and budget of the League.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The League of Nations could order its members to break diplomatic relations with an aggressor country as a consequence of a dispute.

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The Secretariat of the League of Nations was headed by a President.

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The League of Nations had the authority to impose military action on states in dispute.

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The primary responsibility of the Council was to monitor the humanitarian agencies within the League of Nations.

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What action did France and Belgium take, contrary to League rules, in 1923?

<p>They invaded the Ruhr, an important industrial zone of Germany. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Vilna remain in Polish hands until the beginning of the Second World War?

<p>The League of Nations failed to persuade Poland to leave Vilna. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the League fail to take action against France and Belgium for invading the Ruhr?

<p>Britain, a major supporter of France, was one of the main members of the League. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Corfu Incident in 1923?

<p>Greece was accused by Italy of planning the incident, leading to conflict between the two countries. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the League require support from its two main members, Britain and France, to enforce its will?

<p>France was one of the invaders in the Ruhr and Britain was a major supporter of France. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the conflict over Teschen in 1919 between Poland and Czechoslovakia?

<p>The League allocated the bulk of the town to Czechoslovakia and the coal mines area to Poland, but Poland refused to accept the decision. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the capture of the Fiume Port by Italian nationalists in 1919?

<p>It resulted in the Italian nationalists gaining more popularity than the Italian government. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the capture of Fiume Port and the conflict over Teschen have on the League of Nations?

<p>It demonstrated the limitations of the League of Nations in enforcing its decisions on member states. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the issue of Vilna in 1920 impact international relations?

<p>It caused prolonged tensions and disputes between Lithuania and Poland over control of Vilna. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the League of Nations to Italy's bombardment and enforcement of surrender at Fiume Port?

<p>The League condemned Italy's actions but was unable to take effective measures against it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

League of Nations Assembly's Role

The Assembly was responsible for discussing and deciding on the priorities and budget of the League of Nations.

Permanent Council Members

The permanent members of the League's Council were Britain, France, Italy, and Japan.

Secretariat's Responsibility

The Secretariat of the League was led by a Secretary-General, who oversaw its administration.

Dispute Resolution

According to the League's Covenant, states in dispute were encouraged to solve their problems peacefully.

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Refusal to Accept Assembly's Decision

If a state didn't accept the Assembly's decision on a dispute, the League could impose economic sanctions.

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Purpose of Economic Sanctions

Economic sanctions were imposed to pressure an aggressor state into accepting the League's decision.

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Council Composition

The League's Council included four permanent members and several non-permanent members.

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Assembly Meeting Frequency

The League's Assembly did not meet weekly, but rather convened periodically for decision-making.

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Breaking Diplomatic Relations

The League did not have the power to order its members to break diplomatic ties with an aggressor.

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Secretariat Head

The Secretariat of the League was headed by a Secretary-General, not a President.

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League's Military Power

The League had no authority to directly impose military action on its member states.

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Council's Primary Responsibility

The primary responsibility of the Council was to address and resolve conflicts between member states.

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France and Belgium's Action in 1923

In 1923, France and Belgium violated the League's rules by invading the Ruhr region of Germany.

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Vilna's Situation

Vilna remained under Polish control until the start of World War II because the League failed to persuade Poland to withdraw.

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League's Failure to Act on Ruhr Invasion

The League couldn't take action against France and Belgium's invasion of the Ruhr because Britain, a major supporter of France, was a key League member.

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Corfu Incident Outcome

The Corfu Incident, where Italy accused Greece of planning an attack, led to conflict between the two countries, despite the League's intervention.

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League's Dependence on Major Powers

The League needed support from its main members, Britain and France, to enforce its will, especially due to conflicts like the Ruhr invasion.

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Teschen Conflict Outcome

The League allocated most of Teschen to Czechoslovakia and the coal mines to Poland, but Poland rejected the decision, further demonstrating the League's limitations.

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Capture of Fiume Port Significance

Italian nationalists gaining control of Fiume Port increased their popularity compared to the Italian government.

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Fiume and Teschen Impact on League

The events in Fiume and Teschen illustrated the League's inability to enforce its decisions on member states effectively.

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Vilna's Impact on International Relations

The dispute over Vilna between Lithuania and Poland created prolonged tensions and disputes, impacting their relationship.

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League's Response to Fiume Bombardment

The League condemned Italy's actions at Fiume but was unable to take effective action against them, further exposing its limitations.

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Study Notes

Structure of the League of Nations

  • The Council comprised of four permanent members and several non-permanent members.
  • The Assembly met to discuss priorities and budget, but not weekly.

Responsibilities in Dispute Resolution

  • The responsibility of the Assembly in a dispute was to make decisions.
  • If a state did not accept the Assembly's decision, the League could impose economic sanctions or order its members to break diplomatic relations with the aggressor country.

Secretariat

  • The Secretariat was headed by a Secretary-General, not a President.
  • Its responsibility was to administer the League, not to monitor humanitarian agencies.

Limitations of the League

  • The League did not have the authority to impose military action on states in dispute.
  • The League required support from its two main members, Britain and France, to enforce its will.

Case Studies

  • In 1923, France and Belgium invaded the Ruhr, contrary to League rules, and the League failed to take action against them.
  • Vilna remained in Polish hands until the beginning of the Second World War.
  • The Corfu Incident in 1923 led to the League's inaction.
  • The conflict over Teschen in 1919 between Poland and Czechoslovakia was resolved through negotiations.
  • The capture of the Fiume Port by Italian nationalists in 1919 challenged the League's authority.
  • The capture of Fiume Port and the conflict over Teschen exposed the League's weakness.
  • The issue of Vilna in 1920 impacted international relations by revealing the League's inability to enforce its decisions.
  • The League responded inadequately to Italy's bombardment and enforcement of surrender at Fiume Port.

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