League of Nations in the 1920s

The League of Nations was pressured to acknowledge the rights of native populations and consider their future independence.

The LON aimed to protect the civil rights of minorities in newly formed nations like Austria, Bulgaria, and Poland, but lacked the power to enforce these rights.

The LON focused on rebuilding the economies of Austria and Hungary, but was excluded from major financial issues like war debt.

The International Labour Organization (ILO) under the LON aimed to improve worker conditions in industries like fishing, shipping, and mining.

The LON's Health Organization tackled issues like disease treatment, hospital design, and health education.

An international organization formed after World War I with the goal of preventing future wars through diplomacy and cooperation.

The main governing body of the League of Nations, where member nations sent representatives to discuss and debate issues.

The executive branch of the League of Nations, made up of a smaller group of countries that made decisions and implemented policies.

The permanent administrative body of the League of Nations, made up of officials from all member countries, responsible for day-to-day tasks and operations.

A court established by the League of Nations to provide legal advice and settle disputes between member countries.

A dispute between Finland and Sweden over the ownership of a group of islands. The League of Nations intervened and helped settle the dispute.

The ability of the League of Nations to enforce its decisions and rules.

The process of settling disputes or disagreements through negotiation, arbitration, or other peaceful means.

The League of Nations (LON) decided to split Upper Silesia between Germany and Poland after a referendum resulted in a close vote and subsequent rioting.

The LON intervened when Greece invaded Bulgaria after border patrol clashes, forcing Greece to withdraw and pay a fine.

The LON successfully mediated a dispute between Poland and Czechoslovakia over the control of the Teschen region, rich in coal.

Yugoslavia's invasion of Albanian territory beyond agreed-upon borders was stopped by the LON, which reaffirmed Albania's 1913 borders.

While the LON failed to prevent a war in Turkey, it did respond to the humanitarian crisis by providing aid to over 1.4 million refugees.

The League of Nations was responsible for assisting refugees after World War I. They provided housing, food, and tools to support their resettlement. Over 600,000 people benefited from this aid.

The League of Nations faced challenges in resolving the Mosul dispute. While the League ultimately supported Iraq, its decision had negative consequences for the Kurdish population.

The League's effectiveness was hampered by the absence of key powers like the USA, Germany, and the USSR. This meant important players were not involved in making decisions.

The League struggled to enforce its decisions due to the lack of a standing army. It relied on member states to provide troops, which proved difficult in times of crisis.

The League's structure favored the interests of powerful nations, making it difficult to achieve impartial outcomes. This led to concerns about unfair treatment of smaller countries.