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</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</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</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.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</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.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    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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    Test your knowledge about the three main bodies of the League of Nations - the Assembly, the Council, and the Secretariat. Learn about their compositions, functions, and roles in the League's operations.

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