The League of Nations and the Second World War
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Which major powers did not join the League of Nations?

  • United States, Soviet Union, and Germany (correct)
  • United Kingdom, China, and Australia
  • Canada, Brazil, and India
  • France, Italy, and Japan

    • What was one of the key reasons for the failure of the League of Nations?

  • Lack of public support
  • Lack of financial support
  • Lack of diplomatic skills
  • Unanimity rule (correct)

    • What was the main goal of the League of Nations?

  • Establish a global currency
  • Prevent future wars (correct)
  • Expand colonial empires
  • Promote economic cooperation

    • What was one of the limitations of the League of Nations?

    <p>Lack of a military force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the League of Nations fail to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War?

    <p>1939</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event weakened the League of Nations' ability to enforce its decisions?

    <p>The economic problems of the Great Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the League of Nations take in response to Italy's invasion of Ethiopia?

    <p>Imposed sanctions on Italy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country remilitarized the Rhineland in violation of the Treaty of Versailles?

    <p>Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the League of Nations' response to Japan's invasion of Manchuria?

    <p>Condemned the invasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the failure of the League of Nations serve as a reminder of?

    <p>The challenges of building and maintaining a peaceful world order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    League of Nations

    • The major powers that did not join the League of Nations were Germany, the United States, and the Soviet Union.

    Failure of the League of Nations

    • One of the key reasons for the League's failure was its inability to enforce its decisions due to the lack of a standing army.
    • The League failed to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939.

    Limitations of the League of Nations

    • One of the limitations of the League was its reliance on the consent of the member states to take action, which often led to inaction.

    Events that Weakened the League

    • The Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935 weakened the League's ability to enforce its decisions, as it failed to impose effective sanctions on Italy.
    • Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931 also weakened the League, as it failed to take decisive action against Japan.

    Responses to Aggression

    • The League of Nations responded to Italy's invasion of Ethiopia by imposing ineffective economic sanctions.
    • The League responded to Japan's invasion of Manchuria by condemning the action but failing to take decisive action.
    • Germany remilitarized the Rhineland in violation of the Treaty of Versailles, and the League failed to respond effectively.

    Significance of the League's Failure

    • The failure of the League of Nations serves as a reminder of the importance of a strong and effective international organization to prevent war and maintain peace.

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    Test your knowledge on the League of Nations and its failure to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War. Explore key reasons such as the absence of major powers and the inefficiency of decision-making. Discover the challenges faced by the League and its impact on international relations.

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