Chapter 7 - The League of Nations and Its Failure

What was the main purpose of the League of Nations?

Prevent future wars by resolving disputes diplomatically, Promote cooperation between nations, Reduce weapons and military forces, Improve global conditions

Who proposed the League of Nations?

U.S. President Woodrow Wilson

When and how was the League of Nations officially created?

It was officially created in 1920 as part of the Treaty of Versailles

How many founding members did the League have and name three?

42 founding members. Examples: Britain, France, Italy

Why did the United States not join the League of Nations?

The U.S. Senate rejected joining, fearing membership would drag America into future conflicts

What enforcement limitation weakened the League?

The League had no army; it could only impose economic sanctions and lacked force to enforce rulings

Give two historical examples where the League failed to stop aggression.

Japan invaded Manchuria (1931), Italy invaded Ethiopia (1935)

What happened to the League by the 1930s and after World War II?

By the 1930s the League had lost much influence and was widely ignored, After World War II (1939) it was replaced by the United Nations (UN)