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What was the total amount invested by the League in building farms and homes for refugees?
What was the total amount invested by the League in building farms and homes for refugees?
Which incident highlighted the self-interest of major powers regarding the League of Nations?
Which incident highlighted the self-interest of major powers regarding the League of Nations?
By 1926, how many jobs were created as a result of the League's work?
By 1926, how many jobs were created as a result of the League's work?
Which country did the League support in the dispute over Mosul?
Which country did the League support in the dispute over Mosul?
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What was one of the significant weaknesses of the League of Nations?
What was one of the significant weaknesses of the League of Nations?
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What was one of the main objectives of the LON regarding mandates?
What was one of the main objectives of the LON regarding mandates?
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What was a challenge faced by the LON in ensuring rights for minorities in new frontiers?
What was a challenge faced by the LON in ensuring rights for minorities in new frontiers?
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In what way was the LON involved in economic issues?
In what way was the LON involved in economic issues?
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What was one significant focus of the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the LON?
What was one significant focus of the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the LON?
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What area of public health did the LON's Health Organization focus on?
What area of public health did the LON's Health Organization focus on?
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What was one of the main aims of the League of Nations during the 1920s?
What was one of the main aims of the League of Nations during the 1920s?
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Which of the following was NOT a part of the League of Nations' structure?
Which of the following was NOT a part of the League of Nations' structure?
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Which country was a member of the League of Nations but left before it became fully operational?
Which country was a member of the League of Nations but left before it became fully operational?
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What role did the Permanent Court of International Justice serve within the League of Nations?
What role did the Permanent Court of International Justice serve within the League of Nations?
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What was a significant limitation of the League of Nations?
What was a significant limitation of the League of Nations?
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Which event involved the League of Nations mediating between two countries in 1921?
Which event involved the League of Nations mediating between two countries in 1921?
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What was the significance of the League of Nations being based in Geneva?
What was the significance of the League of Nations being based in Geneva?
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Which aspect was NOT a focus for the League of Nations in its activities?
Which aspect was NOT a focus for the League of Nations in its activities?
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What was the outcome of the referendum held in Upper Silesia regarding its affiliation?
What was the outcome of the referendum held in Upper Silesia regarding its affiliation?
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How did the League of Nations respond to the conflict between Greece and Bulgaria?
How did the League of Nations respond to the conflict between Greece and Bulgaria?
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What key decision did the League of Nations make regarding Upper Silesia after the inquiry?
What key decision did the League of Nations make regarding Upper Silesia after the inquiry?
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What action did the League take in the dispute between Yugoslavia and Albania?
What action did the League take in the dispute between Yugoslavia and Albania?
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What humanitarian crisis arose in Turkey in 1923?
What humanitarian crisis arose in Turkey in 1923?
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Which area was disputed between Poland and Czechoslovakia in 1919?
Which area was disputed between Poland and Czechoslovakia in 1919?
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What was the decision of the League of Nations regarding the conflict in Teschen?
What was the decision of the League of Nations regarding the conflict in Teschen?
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What was the League of Nations' financial penalty imposed on Greece after the conflict with Bulgaria?
What was the League of Nations' financial penalty imposed on Greece after the conflict with Bulgaria?
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Study Notes
League of Nations in the 1920s
- The League of Nations (LON) was an international organization formed after World War I, based in Geneva.
- Its aims included creating a peaceful world, discouraging aggression, encouraging cooperation, promoting disarmament, and improving living conditions.
- The LON relied entirely on its member states to enforce its goals, as it didn't have armed forces.
- Disputes were to be submitted to arbitration or inquiry by the LON.
- The LON's structure included the Assembly, the Council, and a Permanent Secretariat.
- The Assembly was a deliberative chamber with 3 representatives from each member nation.
- The Council was an executive committee responsible for making key policy decisions.
- The Permanent Secretariat was a permanent civil service administration composed of officials from member states.
Membership and Structure
- The initial membership consisted of Allied States and neutral states, with Germany joining in 1926 and the USSR in 1934.
- The US never joined.
- The Assembly, Council, and Permanent Secretariat formed the core structure.
- The Council had a significant power due to its ability to make decisions rather quickly.
- The Assembly's decisions needed to be unanimous.
- Commissions and Committees handled mandates, disarmament, slavery, and issues of health, labour, and international organization.
Disputes and Successes
- Aaland Islands Dispute: The LON decided the islands should remain with Finland with no weapons allowed, based on islander preference.
- Upper Silesia Dispute: Upper Silesia was split between Germany and Poland based on a referendum result.
- Greece and Bulgaria Dispute: Following a border clash in 1925, the LON ordered both sides to cease fighting and fined Greece.
Weaknesses of the LON
- The LON was tied into the post-WWI agreements and heavily influenced by the policies of the Allied nations.
- The absence of the USA, Germany (until 1926), and the USSR (until 1934) significantly weakened the LON's influence and authority.
- The major powers often prioritized their own interests over the LON's decisions.
- Financial and military support from member nations was often unavailable due to economic difficulties.
Role and Impact of the LON
- The LON's mandate powers pressured colonial authorities to consider native populations' rights and independence.
- The LON established rights for minorities in various countries.
- The LON did work in welfare, economic conditions, and medical improvements.
- The LON worked on issues like trade restrictions and reparations.
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This quiz explores the formation, aims, and structure of the League of Nations in the 1920s. Learn about the roles of the Assembly, the Council, and the Permanent Secretariat, as well as the membership dynamics. Test your knowledge of this pivotal international organization post-World War I.
