When did the League of Nations Covenant enter into force?
The treaty entered into force on the 10th of January 1920. This date marks the official start of operations for the organization established by the covenant.
Questions about Covenant of the League of Nations
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who led the Phillimore Committee that drafted early proposals for the League of Nations?
Walter Phillimore led the group alongside Eyre Crowe, William Tyrrell, and Cecil Hurst. The British committee was finally appointed in February 1918 to draft a covenant for a future league.
Why did the United States Senate fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles containing the League of Nations Covenant?
The United States Senate failed to consent to the ratification because it could not reach the necessary two-thirds majority vote required under the Constitution. Many Republicans opposed Article 10 which they believed would bind the country to defend other members against aggression.
What happened when Japan invaded Manchuria regarding Article 16 sanctions?
During the Japanese invasion of Manchuria there was no attempt by the great powers to invoke Article 16 despite calls from small powers. The Empire of Japan withdrew from the League a month later after the Assembly voted to recognize Manchuria as territory under Chinese sovereignty.
How were Mandate territories defined differently from colonies under Article 22 of the Covenant?
The Covenant made the clear distinction that a Mandate territory was not a colony but rather inhabited by peoples not yet able to stand by themselves. These territories were entrusted to advanced nations as a sacred trust of civilization to be administered under specific laws.