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8 Cards in this Set
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Which clauses of the ToV set up the League? |
The first 26 clauses. These were called the Covenant of the League |
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When did the Covenant of the League come into action? |
10th January 1920 |
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Problems of the League |
Collective security - often excuse to do nothing Moral condemnation - often achieved nothing Financial/economic sanctions - damaged economies of member countries, v.slow to work, punished civilians of country, united leaders w/countries (collective difficulty) Military action - lack of will to provide soldiers, no armed forces of its own |
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Assembly |
Every country part of the League was represented in the Assembly Met once a year in Geneva Could vote on: 1.Adding members to the League 2.Appointing temporary members of the Council 3.Budget of the League 4.Putting forward ideas to the Council Problems: 1.Very little power 2.Could not do much because it only met once a year 3.Decisions had to be unanimous - made it very difficult to reach a decision |
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Council |
Part of the League intended to sort out disputes between countries. Council had these powers: 1.Moral condemnation 2.Economic sanctions 3.Military force Permanent members - initially Britain, Japan, Italy, France. Each permanent member had a veto Temporary members - appointed for 3 year terms |
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Secretariat |
Kept records of League's meetings Prepared reports for different agencies of League |
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League of Nations Commissions |
Mandates Commission - Make sure colonies redistributed by League not mistreated Refugee Commission - help return refugees home after WWI Slavery Commission - help abolish slavery globally Health commission - attempted to deal with dangerous disease, and provide education on health and sanitation |
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Permanent Court of International Justice |
Made up of judges from member countries Gave legal advice to Assembly and Council Ruled on border disputes No power to enforce rulings |
