Was the League of Nations a success (20s)?
To what extent was the League of Nations a success?
- 1919- 1945
- Very successful in the 20s, not so much in the 30s
\ Birth of the League:
The LoN was to be an organisation that could solve international problems without resorting to war
Was driven by Woodrow Wilson (USA) who did not end up joining the LoN
If conflict other countries would stop trade and send troops.
Nations would disarm
\ Source 4A
Who: British cartoon- Wilson and dove, representing peace.
What: President Wilson presenting an ‘olive branch’ named with ‘League of Nations’ which is too large and hefty for the dove to carry.
When: 1919
Intention: Perspective of that LoN is idealistic
Purpose:
Main message: Is the League of Nations a realistic idea for peace?
\ Source 4B
Who: British cartoon- League of Nations
What- Plane about to take off a cliff, into a new day
When: 1920
Intention: can be read as either pro or anti LoN
Main message: Either the LoN would bring in a new day- destroy the old way; or there was no preparation and planning (no runway would fall)
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