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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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
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

10. 1920s Polish-Soviet War 1920-21 VILNA, 1920 1920 Ruhr 1923 Corfu, 1923
Greek-Bulgarian War, 1925

11. 1920s Polish-Soviet War 1920-21 VILNA, 1920 1920 Ruhr 1923 Corfu, 1923
Greek-Bulgarian War, 1925

12. 1920s Polish-Soviet War 1920-21 VILNA, 1920 1920 Ruhr 1923 Corfu, 1923
Greek-Bulgarian War, 1925

13. 1920s Polish-Soviet War 1920-21 VILNA, 1920 1921 Ruhr 1923 Corfu, 1923
Greek-Bulgarian War, 1925

14. 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---

15. 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

16. 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