Weakness of the
league of nations

Lack of authority

Did not work
well together

Hard to take
effective action

Conference of ambassadors
would often make decisions
instead of the league

Secretariat was
understaffed and
disorganized

Working relationships
were not clearly
defined

Inadequate peacekeeping measures

Moral Persuation

Ineffective against
strong nations

Military sanctions

League did not
have own army

Members are not willing to
get involved militarily

economic sanctions

Did not want their
economy to be affected

offending members
could withdraw

Limited membership

Each country did not want to get involved in other conflicts

American government preferred to engage in foreign affairs

Did not have economic and military backup of USA

Appeasement and distrust

did not have sufficient military power

France and Britain chose chose a policy of appeasement

Members were unwillingly to disarm