Nations failed to deliver international peace between nations. This is one of the

factors that ultimately led to its demise.

Firstly the role and influence of the League itself will be looked at. Next, The direct

impact of the Great Depression upon international peace and the power of the League

is examined. Lastly, the major reasons for the failure of the League of Nations that

lead to its abandonment in the late 1930's will be discussed.

The League had been a major contributor to world peace in the period after World

War I and its concept of international co-operation to avoid further wars was a

The Leagues Covenant found its origins in Woodrow Wilson's 14 points for peace

after the end of World War I. This Covenant contained several articles pledging all

member nations to preserve the independence and territory of all nations against

aggression. Any disputes between nations were expected to be submitted to the

League for either arbitration by a third party or a investigation by the League Council.

Other main objectives of the league included; to encourage members to reduce their

Germany (Czechoslovakia was not included) met in Munich. A pact was signed and

philosophy attempted to avoid wars by the united moving of all nations against any

act. It requested to withdrawal of Japanese troops from the area. Japan refused and

economic disruption. Members became more interested in problems within their own

In October, 1935, the Italian army launched a invasion of Abyssinia. The Abysinian

was decided in the favor of Finland. Another extremely successful resolution was

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Approximate Word count = 1700
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)