What was the League of Nations and how likely was it to succeed? Lesson Aim: To assess how likely success was. TASK: Draw a six square grid and write in any of the six words below for bingo! Treaty of Versailles French PM US president Reparations Battle ships Clause 231 14 points League of Nations Disarmament Saarland Rhineland The big three

Model what you think the ideal of the LEAGUE OF NATIONS was. Think conceptually and historically! Also, look at Wilson’s 14 points, p24

League of Nations – Write this down! http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/mwh/ir1/aims_video.shtml From Jan 1920 One of Wilson’s 14 points Created in the hope all nations would join together to prevent future wars peacefully Based in Geneva, Switzerland (neutral) Aims: prevent war, encourage international co-operation, improve living and working conditions for people Stick in membership sheet.

The Assembly

The Council

The Permanent Court of Justice

Structure of the League, p26-27 Detail Strength Weakness Assembly Council Secretariat Agencies Permanent Court of International Justice Give structure sheet from Teacher book, or photocopy from international relations raising grades book p13

Are these powers strong or weak? Powers of the League The League could settle disputes by: A hearing by an impartial, neutral country A ruling by the International Court of Justice An inquiry by the League’s Council Courses of action: Moral persuasion of world opinion Economic sanctions: refuse to trade. Military Force: using forces from member countries. Are these powers strong or weak?

Discussion The structure of the League made it stronger rather than weaker. Do you agree? Which was the greatest weakness of the League’s structure: The Permanent Court of Justice had no way of enforcing its rulings, or Assembly decisions had to be unanimous? 3. Is it likely to be successful? In Listening triads, or pairs