The League of Nations

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GCSE History> League of Nations> Introduction and structure
Introduction
President Wilson's 14th point.
Aim to solve international problems peacefully, improve social conditions, and to ensure justice is done.
All major countries to join and disarm.
Disputes to be taken to league and protect each other if invaded.
When league opened America did not join because of problems.
Set up in Geneva (Switzerland).

Structure of the league
Council:
Met 5 times per year + in emergencies.
Sorting out disputes.
Use discussion, military force and moral condemnation.
Had veto to stop decisions being made.

Assembly:
Met yearly.
Recommended action to council and voted on: new members, new temporary members, budget and other ideas. Every country had a representative there.
Permanent cause of international justice.
Based at the Haig.
Made up of judges to give legal advice but no real power.
Can make decisions on border disputes.
International labour organisation.
Met once a year.
Aim to improve working conditions / collected statistics.

Mandates Commission:
Made sure Britain and France acted on interests of mandated countries.

Refugee Committee
Helped return refugees after first world war.

Health Committee
Educate people and deal with diseases.

Slavery commission
Main aim was to abolish slavery.

Aims and objectives
Discourage aggression
Encourage cooperation (i.e. trade)
Encourage disarmament
Improve social conditions

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