What are 2 weaknesses of the LON structure/membership?
key states not members, no army to enforce, met only once a year, most members are European, all decisions had to be unanimous, too ambitious
Name a success of the LON
border disputes (Turkey and Iraq -claim over Mosul), Finland and Sweden-aaland Islands, taking home prisoners of war
What were 3 of Woodrow Wilsons 14 points?
open diplomacy, freedom of navigation, free trade, global disarmament, the creation of the league of nations
How did Germany react to the signing of the Treaty?
it was unfair (not only to blame), they were ashamed (the world had made them out to be an evil country and they lost land and military might)
Name a specific example of a failure of the LON
Hitler left the Treaty and started re-arming itself (LON could do nothing), Japan invades Manchuria, Poland invades Vilna, Italy annexes Corfu (Greek Territory)
Why was Woodrow concerned about being harsh on Germany?
They feared them taking revenge in the future
What was the goal of Georges Clemencau in creating the Treaty?
To punish Germany as harshly as possible so the country would be economically, militarily and politically destroyed
Name 2 goals of the LON
disarmament, prevent war, humanitarian care
What were the names of the Big Three leaders?
Woodrow Wilson, Georges Clemancau, Lloyd George
Why did the US Congress not agree to the 14 points?
They believed the US shouldn't be getting involved in Europe's politics and they were worried it would impinge on their own sovereignty.
Name 3 clauses of the Treaty of Versailles
the war guilt clause, the disarmament clause, the reparations clause
Name important countries that were not members of the LON.
Germany, the USSR, America
What are 3 parts of the League of Nations structure?
the council, secretariat, assembly, international court of justice, commissions
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