What was the purpose of the mandate system of the League of Nations for territories formerly part of the Central Powers?

The League of Nations assigned former territories of the Central Powers to Allied nations as mandates, with the stated responsibility of guiding them toward self-government. The system was supposed to ensure the well-being and development of the people living in those territories, rather than simply strengthen the Allies or increase the League’s power.

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