What was the League of Nations?

The League of Nations was an international organization established after World War I with the primary goal of promoting peace and cooperation among nations. It was formed in 1920 as a part of the Treaty of Versailles, which aimed to prevent future conflicts and promote diplomacy as a means of resolving international disputes. The League sought to establish a framework for collective security and disarmament, with the overarching objective of fostering communication between countries to safeguard against the kind of catastrophic warfare that had just occurred.

Although the League did have some attempts to address economic issues and provide a platform for negotiations, its core mission centered on peacekeeping and conflict resolution. The League ultimately faced challenges in enforcing its resolutions and lacked the authority to compel nations to comply, but its establishment marked a significant effort in international governance and the promotion of peaceful relations in the wake of the devastating consequences of the war.