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Which major powers did not join the League of Nations?
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?
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?
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?
What was one of the limitations of the League of Nations?
When did the League of Nations fail to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War?
When did the League of Nations fail to prevent the outbreak of the Second World War?
Which event weakened the League of Nations' ability to enforce its decisions?
Which event weakened the League of Nations' ability to enforce its decisions?
What action did the League of Nations take in response to Italy's invasion of Ethiopia?
What action did the League of Nations take in response to Italy's invasion of Ethiopia?
Which country remilitarized the Rhineland in violation of the Treaty of Versailles?
Which country remilitarized the Rhineland in violation of the Treaty of Versailles?
What was the League of Nations' response to Japan's invasion of Manchuria?
What was the League of Nations' response to Japan's invasion of Manchuria?
What does the failure of the League of Nations serve as a reminder of?
What does the failure of the League of Nations serve as a reminder of?
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League of Nations
League of Nations
The League of Nations was an international organization founded after World War I to prevent future wars.
Major powers not in the League
Major powers not in the League
The United States, Soviet Union, and Germany did not join the League of Nations.
Unanimity Rule
Unanimity Rule
The League of Nations required unanimous agreement from all members to take action.
Goal of the League
Goal of the League
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League's Weakness
League's Weakness
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League's Failure (WWII)
League's Failure (WWII)
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Great Depression Impact
Great Depression Impact
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League's Response to Italy
League's Response to Italy
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Rhineland Remilitarization
Rhineland Remilitarization
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League's Response to Japan
League's Response to Japan
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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.
