League of Nations: Key Concepts

The video provides an introduction to the League of Nations, its aims, and organizational structure. It highlights the League's goals of maintaining peace and encouraging cooperation through disarmament, arbitration, and collective security. The structure includes the Assembly, Council, and Secretariat, with a focus on the power dynamics within the Council. Membership growth and smaller institutions are discussed, along with a comparison to the United Nations. The role of the International Court of Justice and its limitations are also covered.

What was the origin of the League of Nations?

• Wilson's Fourteen Points

• The Cold War

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The United Nations Charter

Which of the following was NOT an aim of the League of Nations?

• Settling disputes diplomatically

• Fostering collective security

• Encouraging military expansion

• Promoting disarmament

How often did the Assembly of the League of Nations meet?

• Every two years

• Twice a year

• Once a month

• Once a year

Which countries were initially permanent members of the League's Council?

• Germany, Italy, Japan, USA

• France, UK, USA, Russia

• UK, France, Italy, Japan

• USA, UK, France, Germany

What was the role of the Secretariat in the League of Nations?

• To make unilateral decisions

• To serve as a civil service

• To act as a military force

• To enforce economic sanctions

How many countries were members of the League of Nations by the 1930s?

• 70

• 42

• 50

• 60

What was a significant weakness of the League of Nations?

• Too many member countries

• Inability to enforce military sanctions

• Excessive military power

• Lack of a permanent headquarters

Which institution was set up by the League to apply economic and military sanctions?

• The Council

• The International Court of Justice

• The Secretariat

• The Assembly

In what way is the League of Nations similar to the United Nations?

• Both aim to maintain international peace

• Both have a permanent military force

• Both were established after World War II

• Both have the same member countries

Why was the League of Nations ultimately considered unsuccessful?

• It was too similar to NATO

• It had no member countries

• It was unable to prevent World War II

• It had too much power