2. The League of Nations was established at the end of World War I as an
international peacekeeping organization.
Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland created after the first world war to
provide a forum for resolving international disputes.
The League of Nations effectively resolved some international conflicts but
failed to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War.
4. 1. They did not have the capacity to settle the international dispute
peacefully.
2. They were not capable to prevent great powers from attacking and
exploiting smaller states.
3. The league of nations failed miserably to perform its main and primary
function of establishing peace in the world.
5. In the 1930s, the world economic depression encouraged nations to be more
aggressive towards each other. Fascist dictatorships took power in Germany,
Italy and Japan, which were intent on empire-building and these countries
defied the League.
Japan conquered Manchuria in 1932. The League objected, but could do little
in response. When the League supported China's sovereignty, Japan left the
League in March 1933.
Hitler announced that Germany was leaving the League in October 1933.
Italy invaded Abyssinia in 1935. Although the League officially condemned
the Italians, France and Britain were caught making a secret agreement to
give Abyssinia to Italy.
6. Reduction of natural armaments to the lowest points.
To protect the interest of all members of the league.
To peacefully settle international disputes.
To enthrone peaceful change with respect to international change.
Maintenance of international peace and security.
