WORLD WAR I
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A world Parliament
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A world police force
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A simple organisation
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A strong League with its own army
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Detailed explanation-1: -The League lacked an armed force of its own and so depended on the Great Powers to enforce its resolutions, keep to economic sanctions which the League ordered, or provide an Army, when needed, for the League to use. However, it was often very reluctant to do so.
Detailed explanation-2: -The League’s goals The main aims of the organisation included disarmament, preventing war through collective security, settling disputes between countries through negotiation and diplomacy, and improving global welfare. The League lacked an armed force of its own to enforce any actions to achieve these aims.
Detailed explanation-3: -The League of Nations (1920 – 1946) was the first intergovernmental organization established “to promote international cooperation and to achieve international peace and security”. It is often referred to as the “predecessor” of the United Nations.
Detailed explanation-4: -The League didn’t have its own armed forces and depended on members to act, but none of the member countries were ready for another war and didn’t want to provide military support.