Weaknesses of the League of Nations
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What was a major structural weakness of the League of Nations?

  • Inability to make decisions
  • Unclear definition of the working relationship between the General Assembly and the Council (correct)
  • Too many nations represented in the League
  • Lack of military power

    • Why was it difficult for the League to take action?

  • Unanimous vote by the Council and two-thirds majority in the Assembly was required (correct)
  • Limited budget allocation
  • Unwillingness of the League's leadership
  • Lack of support from member states

    • Which factor contributed to the inadequate peacekeeping measures of the League?

  • Limited membership
  • Post-War attitudes of major powers (correct)
  • Inefficient leadership
  • Lack of funding

    • What hindered obtaining unanimous consent for decisions within the League?

    <p>Large number of represented nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of the League's operation contributed to its lack of authority and credibility?

    <p>Unanimous voting requirement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the General Assembly and Council not having a clearly defined working relationship?

    <p>Slow decision-making process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the aims of the League of Nations?

    <p>Improve living and working conditions globally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which US President championed the League of Nations under his '14 Points' Speech?

    <p>Woodrow Wilson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the weakness that contributed to the failure of the League of Nations?

    <p>Inability to enforce collective security effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a principle that promotes greater political or economic cooperation among states and nations?

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

    Why did many nations move away from Nationalism after WWI?

    <p>They believed it failed to prevent war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was needed to enforce collective security according to the League of Nations?

    <p>A powerful international army under the League's control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the day-to-day tasks of the League of Nations in the 1920s?

    <p>Preparing for meetings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries were some of the permanent members of the Council of the League of Nations in the 1920s?

    <p>Britain, France, Italy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major concern regarding the League of Nations' ability to achieve disarmament in the 1930s?

    <p>Members feared they would not be able to protect themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Germany not a member of the League of Nations?

    <p>Germany was excluded after World War I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was part of the League of Nations and focused on refugee issues?

    <p>High Commission for Refugees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the United States not part of the League of Nations in the 1920s?

    <p>The US Congress did not ratify the Treaty of Versailles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Weaknesses of the League of Nations

    • A major structural weakness of the League of Nations was the requirement for unanimous consent from the Council members, which hindered decision-making.
    • The League's inability to take action was due to the requirement for unanimity and the lack of military power to enforce its decisions.

    Structure and Membership

    • The General Assembly and Council did not have a clearly defined working relationship, contributing to the League's lack of authority and credibility.
    • The League's Council consisted of permanent members, including Britain, France, Italy, and Japan, in the 1920s.

    Aims and Principles

    • One of the aims of the League of Nations was to promote collective security among nations.
    • The principle of internationalism promotes greater political or economic cooperation among states and nations.

    Historical Context

    • The League of Nations was championed by US President Woodrow Wilson under his '14 Points' Speech.
    • Many nations moved away from Nationalism after WWI in favor of international cooperation.

    Challenges and Limitations

    • Collective security required military power, which the League lacked, leading to inadequate peacekeeping measures.
    • Germany was not a member of the League of Nations initially due to its role in WWI.
    • The United States did not join the League of Nations in the 1920s.

    Functions and Agencies

    • The League's day-to-day tasks in the 1920s included addressing international disputes and promoting disarmament.
    • The League's organization, the Nansen International Office, focused on refugee issues.

    Challenges of Disarmament

    • A major concern in the 1930s was the League's ability to achieve disarmament, as countries were reluctant to reduce their military power.

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    Explore the reasons behind the structural weaknesses of the League of Nations, particularly the lack of authority and credibility. Learn about the challenges in decision-making due to the requirement of unanimous consent and dual voting system.

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