Learning Path
League of Nations Learning Path
By Patrick Coffey
This is a learning path to give basic information on the League of Nations which was founded in 1923. In reading about the League students are encouraged to assess what were the main successes and failures of the organisation.
7 resources in this Learning Path
1
League of Nations
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/39431/39285.pptx Added: 16 Aug 2023 Contributor: Simon Toner Resource type:A PowerPoint focusing on the League of Nations. It includes information on it's founding, structure, the role of Woodrow Wilson, different Commissions, humanitarian efforts & membership of the League of Nations
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Europe
Strand unit: 3 Dictatorship 1920-1945
2
United Nations: League of Nations
https://www.un.org/en/about-us/history-of-the-un/predecessor Added: 16 Aug 2023 Contributor: Simon Toner Resource type:The official UN page detailing the history of its predecessor, the League of Nations. The resource provides insights into the League's establishment, its mission, the challenges it faced, and how it laid groundwork for the formation of the United Nations. Includes a 20 min silent film explaining the reasons for the foundation.
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Europe
Strand unit: 3 Dictatorship 1920-1945
3
Encyclopaedia Britannica.com: League of Nations
https://www.britannica.com/topic/League-of-Nations Added: 16 Aug 2023 Contributor: Simon Toner Resource type:Encyclopaedia Britannica's comprehensive entry on the League of Nations, detailing its inception, operation, successes, and failures. An authoritative resource for understanding this pivotal international organization in the interwar period of the 20th century.
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
4
The League of Nations - the first 'world organisation'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWc5-thIkEQ Added: 16 Aug 2023 Contributor: Simon Toner Resource type: Audio / VideoA YouTube video that presents an engaging visual exploration of the League of Nations. It offers a detailed walkthrough of its inception, key events, and eventual dissolution, enriching understanding through an accessible video
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Europe
Strand unit: 3 Dictatorship 1920-1945
5
Department of Foreign Affairs & the League of Nations
https://www.dfa.ie/about-us/ourhistory/100years/1919-1929/1923/ Added: 16 Aug 2023 Contributor: Simon Toner Resource type:Discover Ireland's rich history in foreign affairs at DFA.ie. Learn about the pivotal year 1923, filled with significant events and developments that shaped the nation's identity. Explore the past, gain insights, and embrace Ireland's journey to the present in this informative webpage.
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
6
Sean Lester
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/39432/39286.pdf Added: 16 Aug 2023 Contributor: Simon Toner Resource type:Sean Lester was the last Secretary-General of the League of Nations. An Irish diplomat, Lester played a crucial role in the League's efforts to address international crises and maintain peace during the tumultuous 1930s and 1940s. He staunchly opposed Nazi Germany's rise and faced their hostility for defending international principles. His leadership and dedication ensured the continuity of the League's functions until its dissolution in 1946.
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- JC
- History
Strand: 2. The History of Ireland
Strand unit: 13. History of Ireland's Links with Europe
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Successes & Failures of the League of Nations
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/39433/39287.pptx Added: 16 Aug 2023 Contributor: Simon Toner Resource type:A PowerPoint highlighting the main successes & failures of the League of Nations, including Silesia, Vilna, the Ruhr Valley, the Corfu Incident, the Manchurian Crisis, the Abyssinian Crisis, etc.
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Europe
Strand unit: 3 Dictatorship 1920-1945
