WORLD HISTORY

WORLD WAR I

LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the reason for setting up the League’s agencies, committees and commissions?
A
The League wanted to identify social, economic and military issues that directly or indirectly affected the wellbeing of the world.
B
After the Paris Peace Conference, everyone loved going to meetings and wanted to attend more.
C
At the end of each committee or commission meeting they served cake.
D
Woodrow Wilson said they should.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The League oversaw the Permanent Court of International Justice, the International Labour Organization and several other agencies and commissions created to deal with pressing international problems.

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: -What was the main purpose of the League of Nations? Preserve world peace and promote international cooperation.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why did the League of Nations fail? There had to be unanimity for decisions that were taken. Unanimity made it really hard for the League to do anything. The League suffered big time from the absence of major powers-Germany, Japan, Italy ultimately left-and the lack of U.S. participation.

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