The formation of the League of Nations

Who thought of the League of Nations?

Woodrow Wilson as part of his 14 points

What did Wilson want to League of Nations to be used for?

Debating and discussing ideas to solve any international problem

What did Britain want the League of Nations to be used for?

Global emergencies only

What did France want the League of Nations to be used for?

A very strong organisation with its own army

What were the consequences for breaking agreements made by the League of Nations?

Stopping trade to that country and using the armies of the countries with membership to it in order to prevent war

What were its aims?

To stop war from breaking out again, encourage disarmament, improve working conditions and tackle deadly diseases, and it discouraged secret alliances

When was the League of Nations founded?

10th January 1920

How many members did it have?

42 in 1920, which rose to 58 by 1934