GLOSSARY of SOME COMMON WORDS and TERMS as used in Croatian vital records. NOTE: Most of this information comes from old church records. Therefore, some terms may not be the same as those used today. Also different regions of Croatia used different terms. Italian was used only along the Adriatic coast.
To begin with, one major weakness of the league was its inability or failure to work by their principles. Self-determination a core principle in their reason for existence was practised. This is apparent in the example of Germany and Poland wanting Upper Silesia.
Lastly, the League of Nations was also weak because its leading members were preoccupied with protecting their own interests. This was clearly seen when Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931. All the League did was to send the Lytton Commission and morally condemned Japan.