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Effectiveness of the LON - Coggle Diagram
Effectiveness of the LON
Successes of the League of Nations
Resolution of Small Conflicts
It managed to resolve some border disputes in Eastern Europe.
It successfully settled disputes like the Åland Islands (between Sweden and Finland) and the Greco-Bulgarian War (1925).
Humanitarian and Social Work
Combated diseases, improved public health, and worked on refugee resettlement.
The International Labour Organization (ILO), a branch of the LoN, helped improve working conditions globally.
Fought against slavery and drug trafficking.
Key Objectives of the League of Nations
Prevent War Through Collective Security
If one country attacked another, member nations would impose economic sanctions or take military action.
Countries were expected to work together to stop aggression.
Disarmament
Encouraged nations to reduce their armed forces and weapons.
Aimed to prevent an arms race that could lead to war
Enforcement of Treaty of Versailles
Oversaw the mandates system, managing former German and Ottoman territories
If a country acted aggressively, the League could impose economic sanctions or military action (though this was rarely effective)
Peacefully stopping international disputes
Acted as a mediator in conflicts between countries
Encouraged arbitration and negotiations instead of war
Improve Global Welfare
Addressed humanitarian issues like refugee crises, labor rights, and the fights against slavery
Established the International Labour Organization (ILO) and worked on disease control.
The FAILURES OF THE LON
Lack of Enforcement Power and key forces
The League had no military force of its own and relied on member nations to enforce decisions. Most countries were reluctant to act.
The U.S. never joined, weakening the League’s influence.
Germany and the Soviet Union were excluded early on, and Japan and Italy later left.
Failure to Prevent Major Conflicts
Japanese invasion of Manchuria (1931): The League condemned Japan but took no effective action.
Italian invasion of Abyssinia (1935): The League imposed weak sanctions on Italy, which ignored them.
German aggression (1930s): The League failed to stop Hitler’s expansionist policies.