WORLD WAR I
CAUSES AND COURSE OF THE WAR
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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supported the rise of fascist states
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lacked a military force to settle conflicts
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dealt with conflict by establishing naval blockades
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encouraged the annexation of territory by force
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Detailed explanation-1: -The League lacked its own armed force and depended on the victorious First World War Allies (Britain, France, Italy and Japan were the permanent members of the Executive Council) to enforce its resolutions, keep to its economic sanctions, or provide an army when needed. The Great Powers were often reluctant to do so.
Detailed explanation-2: -The League of Nations was formed to prevent a repetition of the First World War, but within two decades this effort failed. Economic depression, renewed nationalism, weakened successor states, and feelings of humiliation (particularly in Germany) eventually contributed to World War II.
Detailed explanation-3: -The structure of the league paralysed it, no one could agree on anything and the decisions had to be unanimous. It took too long to get anything done. The world wide economic depression made countries self interests their priorities, rather than world peace.