11 Questions
Who won the Nobel Peace Prize for their role as the leading architect of the League of Nations?
Woodrow Wilson
Which country was invited to be an independent member of the League of Nations after WWI?
Canada
In which country did Adolf Hitler study art in his late teens?
Vienna, Austria
What was the primary mission of the League of Nations?
To maintain world peace
Why was the US not a member of the League of Nations?
US Congress voted down the American entry into the LON
Why did the Western powers adopt a policy of appeasement after WWI?
They wanted to prevent another war due to the massive casualties of WWI
What is the primary characteristic of appeasement as a foreign policy?
Yielding to the demands of a nation to prevent war
What major historical events influenced the Western powers' adoption of appeasement?
The massive casualties of WWI and the Great Depression
What is the definition of appeasement in foreign policy?
A policy of yielding to a nation's demands to prevent war, even at the expense of justice or principles
Why did none of the Western powers want to enter another war after WWI?
Due to the massive casualties suffered in WWI
What impact did the Great Depression have on the Western powers' capability to enter another war?
They lacked the financial capability to enter another war
Test your knowledge of the League of Nations with this quiz! From its founding after WWI to the role of US President Woodrow Wilson, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the first worldwide organization dedicated to maintaining world peace.
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