In 1918 President Wilson had alled for a 'general association of nation' to prevent wars. This was set up by using the treaty of Versailles. The league had a covenant ( a set of rules) which laid out its aims. these were to;
- Encourage co-operation between nations
- Prevent aggression by any nation
- Work towards international disarmament
- Improve the working and living conditions of all people.
The league was set around the idea of collective security. The league would settle disputes by;
- Arbitration by a neutral country
- Taking the matter to the international court of justice
- An inquiry by the council
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