The Successes And Failures of The League of Nations in the 1920s
This isn't really an essay, its just a summary of the actions of the League of Nations that might come in handy if you have no notes.Extracts from the Covenant of the League:To promote international co-operation and to achieved international peace and security:-by the acceptance of obligations not to resort to war-by the prescription of open, just and honourable relations between nations.-by the firm establishment of international law as the rule of conduct between governments.-by the maintenance of justice and a scrupulous respect for all treaty obligations in the dealings of organised people with one another.Successes and Failures of the LeagueVilna (1920)- Both Lithuania and Poland claimed Vilna, but it was given to Lithuania even though it had a majority Polish population. In 1920, Poland occupied Vilna, an
Verdict on the League: A messy compromise, but whatever the League decided would have displeased someone. After a number of violent incidents, Greece invaded Bulgaria in October 1925. Verdict on the League: A satisfactory outcome, but only because the nations in the dispute were willing to accept the League's authority. But cynics suggested that the League was only willing to take firm action when no great powers were involved. The League decided that the islands should go to Finland, and Sweden accepted this. The League arranged loans for the two countries and in effect, took over the economic management of the two countries. Verdict on the League: The League's action was prompt and effective. This was completely against the principles of the League, of which it the Italians were a big part. With this help, both Austria and Hungary were able to begin economic recovery. The League condemned the Greek action and pressurised them to withdraw, which they did. In the plebiscite people voted in favour of Germany 700,000 to 480,000. In 1923, the League of Nations confirmed Poland's occupation of VilnaVerdict on the League: Weak and useless. The Greek-Bulgarian dispute (1925)- After the Treaty of Neuilly, the border between Greece and Bulgaria remained a source of tension. In difficult circumstances, it did as well as it could. Germany was not pleased with this, but both countries accepted.
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