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AIMS OF THE LEAGUE OF NATION

Here is a list of aims of the League of Nation according to different authors;

Terry Morris & Derrick Murphy “Flagship History EUROPE 1870-1991”

To prevent future wars by the peaceful settlement of international disputes
To promote disarmament
To supervise the mandated territories referred to it by the peace treaties, such as the former German colonies and the Saarland
To promote general international co-operation by its various organizations for social and economic work

Ben Walsh “History in Focus GCSE Modern World History”

To discourage aggression from any nation
To encourage countries to cooperate, especially in business and trade
To encourage nations to disarm
To improve the living and working conditions of people in all parts of the world

"Living World History"

1. To prevent war

by reduction of armaments
by abolishing secret diplomacy- all treaties and agreements should be registered with the League
by the member nations agreeing to let the League arbitrate any dispute that could not be settled peaceably, and then also accept the decision handed down
by the member nations agreeing to take joint action against any member nation that ignored a League decision. The action included the following steps;
Moral condemnation: The Council decided which country was the "aggressor" and then condemn them and told them to stop what it was doing.
Economic and financial sanctions: Members of the LoN could refuse to trade with the aggressor.
Military force: The armed forces of member countries could be used against an aggressor.
by accepting the Permanent Court of International Justice ("World Court"). The judges were elected and appointed by the League. Not every member nation pledged to accept the ruling of this court - but a majority did...

2. To carry out the provisions of the Peace Treaties

3. To assist in the improvement of social and economic conditions

ILO - the International Labor Organization (improve work conditions and wage levels in the world)
Repatriation of Prisoners of War (POW's)
Resettling refugees
Loans to new nations (Austria, Hungary,...)
Education (rebuilding schools, restocking libraries, etc...)
Public Health (control epidemics, standardize serums + drugs, establish international standards of nutrition, etc...)

Edward Townley “The Complete A-Z Twentieth Century European History Handbook”;