WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR I

CONSEQUENCES OF WORLD WAR I

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Establishing the League of Nations was one of Woodrow Wilson’s most important goals after World War I. Which of the following best describes the main job of the League?
A
Allow economic opportunities for the United States
B
Provide a way for countries to resolve disputes between them without going to war
C
Prevent countries from practicing Imperialism in attempt to stop colonial rebellions
D
Hold the Central Powers responsible for the death and destruction of World War I.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Most important for Wilson, the League would guarantee the territorial integrity and political independence of member states, authorize the League to take “any action…to safeguard the peace, ” establish procedures for arbitration, and create the mechanisms for economic and military sanctions.

Detailed explanation-2: -The League of Nations (1920 – 1946) was the first intergovernmental organization established “to promote international cooperation and to achieve international peace and security”.

Detailed explanation-3: -His objectives include the self-determination of nations, free trade, disarmament, a pact to end secret treaties, and a league of nations to realize collective security.

Detailed explanation-4: -It began with four permanent members – Great Britain, France, Italy, and Japan – and four non-permanent members that were elected by the Assembly for a three-year term. The first non-permanent members were Belgium, Brazil, Greece, and Spain.

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