League of Nations

Question 1

What were the LoN’s main aims?

Answer 1

To maintain peace
To encourage co-operation

Question 2

How did the LoN maintain peace?

Answer 2

Disarmament - Reducing the weapons each country had
Arbitration - Help countries talk about there disputes instead of fighting
Collective Security - If one country attacked another, members of the LoN would act together to control the aggressor.

Question 3

What were the parts of the LoN?

Answer 3

The Assembly - Met once a year
The Council - Met 4 times a year
The Secretariat - like a civil service

Question 4

How many members were there:
1. When the League formed?
2. In the 1930s?

Answer 4

1. 42
   2.60

Question 5

What was the main membership problem in the LoN?

Answer 5

The 3 largest/most powerful countries wouldn’t/couldn’t join because:

Germany - Banned until 1926
USSR - Communist government was a worry
USA - The Senate rejected joining the LoN