Structure of League of Nations
The league’s official existence became valid on January 10, 1920. In its opening session, 41 member states came together in Geneva. Any dominion, colony or a self-governing state could become its member, provided its successfully retained 2/3rd majority of votes in their Favour. It became an umbrella organization eventually by starting off with a handsome participation of 63 states. The Southeast areas like Asia, Europe and South America concentrated the participation.
League of Nations: Definition & Purpose
League of Nations came into existence from the repercussions of World War I, highlighted in the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. Proposed by the US president Woodrow Willson, in his 14 points, peace plan, 1918, the league was signed by the allied powers and Germany. The purpose of the organization was to bring to light issues like demilitarization and to establish a system by which states attempted to prevent wars. The lack of the involvement of some powerful countries brought an end to the League of Nations before World War II.