Starter How do you think the League Of Nations should have worked? Fill in the sheet with your thoughts and opinions.

The League of Nations Learning Outcomes: Explain the structure of the League of Nations Explain which part of the League was in charge of different issues

Background of the League The League of Nations was set up in 1920 Membership: When the League was created, there were 42 original member countries. By 1930, membership had increased to nearly 60. However, at any one time, several of the larger & more powerful nations were not members, including The USA, who refused to join. The defeated nations (including Germany), who at first, were not allowed to join. Russia, who was not allowed to join because of its Communist government. The Covenant of the League: The Covenant laid out the aims of the League, which were to Prevent aggression by any nation. Encourage co-operation between nations. Work towards international disarmament. Improve the living and working conditions of all peoples. The League was built upon the idea of collective security. This meant that the members of the League could prevent war by acting together to protect and defend the interests of all nations.

The League of Nations Learning Outcomes: Explain the structure of the League of Nations Explain which part of the League was in charge of different issues

The Structure of the League The League of Nations was divided into these main areas: The Assembly The Council The Permanent Court of International Justice The Secretariat The International Labour Organisation Health Organisation Commissions-Slavery and Refugees Draw a diagram to show the structure of the League. For each area draw a small image to show their role. Next to it, explain what they do in no more than 20 words.

Who did What? Which area of the League of Nations would deal with each of the following problems? (Write the problem followed by the department that would deal with it) A – There are millions of people dying of Malaria. B – Country X has complained that Country Y is invading it and is calling for action. C – A trade union is complaining that its members aren’t being given their rights. D – The president of Country Q wants a copy of a recent discussion in the Assembly so he can discuss it with his government. E – Country P is complaining that the League is spending too much time dealing with Health. F – Country M is saying it’s being forced to pay unfair duties on the goods it sells to Country N. The Assembly The Council The Permanent Court of International Justice The Secretariat The International Labour Organisation Health Organisation Commissions-Slavery and Refugees

Who did What? Which area of the League of Nations would deal with each of the following problems? (Write the problem followed by the department that would deal with it) A – There are millions of people dying of Malaria. B – Country X has complained that Country Y is invading it and is calling for action. C – A trade union is complaining that its members aren’t being given their rights. D – The president of Country Q wants a copy of a recent discussion in the Assembly so he can discuss it with his government. E – Country P is complaining that the League is spending too much time dealing with Health. F – Country M is saying it’s being forced to pay unfair duties on the goods it sells to Country N. The Assembly The Council The Permanent Court of International Justice The Secretariat The International Labour Organisation Health Organisation Commissions-Slavery and Refugees

The League & Border Disputes – 1920s LO: 1. Explore how effective the League was in resolving border disputes between countries

1920’s successes or not 1921- Aaland Islands 1922 -Turkish refugees supported 1923-Invasion of the Ruhr 1923-Corfu incident 1925 -Bulgaria supported against the aggression of the Greeks 1928- 65 Countries joined the Kellogg-Briand Pact to disarm and avoid war Half a million World War One prisoners were returned home The league helped Austria and Hungary to solve their economic problems by sending in economic experts The League attacked slave traders in Africa and Burma and freed 200,000 slaves The League closed down 4 big Swiss Drug companies for selling drugs The League worked to end Diseases such as Malaria and Leprosy Colour code the successes in blue and failures in red

1920s Polish-Soviet War 1920-21 VILNA, 1920 1920 Ruhr 1923 Corfu, 1923 Greek-Bulgarian War, 1925

1920s Polish-Soviet War 1920-21 VILNA, 1920 1920 Ruhr 1923 Corfu, 1923 Greek-Bulgarian War, 1925

1920s Polish-Soviet War 1920-21 VILNA, 1920 1920 Ruhr 1923 Corfu, 1923 Greek-Bulgarian War, 1925

1920s Polish-Soviet War 1920-21 VILNA, 1920 1921 Ruhr 1923 Corfu, 1923 Greek-Bulgarian War, 1925

Framework for failure from the start Most countries hoped the Americans would lead the League- The American Senate voted NOT TO JOIN. Read your text book to find out why and put this in your notes Why would this be a weakness from the start The defeated countries –who were- were not allowed to join. This made the League appear as the Victors Club Russia was not allowed to join because---

Enforcing the Leagues rules Key Question –What could the League do to make countries follow the rules or the decisions made by the League Settling a dispute Hearing-- by a neutral country Decision-- by the International Court of Justice Inquiry-- by the Security Council Actions if decision not accepted or ignored Moral Pressure– try to get world opinion to CONDEMN the action Economic Sanctions—stop League members TRADING with the country Military Force—use troops from several League countries to FORCE them to follow league decisions

Was the League doomed to failure from the start What would help the League succeed Examples of success What were the main weaknesses of the League Test yourself on the Task 3 sheet and then complete for homework as a table in your book Key Question: The League of Nations was doomed from the start. Do you agree or disagree with this statement. Give reasons for your answer