league of natons Flashcards
(26 cards)
What was the primary purpose of the League of Nations?
To promote peace and cooperation among countries and prevent future conflicts.
True or False: The League of Nations was established after World War I.
True
Which treaty formally established the League of Nations?
The Treaty of Versailles
Fill in the blank: The League of Nations was founded in _____ (year).
1920
What was the main governing body of the League of Nations?
The Assembly
True or False: The United States was a founding member of the League of Nations.
False
What was one of the main weaknesses of the League of Nations?
It lacked enforcement power and the ability to compel member states to comply.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a goal of the League of Nations? A) Disarmament B) Economic cooperation C) Military expansion
C) Military expansion
Who was the first Secretary-General of the League of Nations?
Sir Eric Drummond
What event is often cited as a failure of the League of Nations in the 1930s?
The invasion of Manchuria by Japan
Fill in the blank: The League of Nations was headquartered in _____ (city).
Geneva
Which organization succeeded the League of Nations after World War II?
The United Nations
True or False: The League of Nations successfully resolved the territorial disputes in the 1920s.
False
What principle did the League of Nations promote regarding international disputes?
Collective security
Multiple Choice: How many countries were original members of the League of Nations? A) 26 B) 42 C) 51
B) 42
What was the main function of the League’s Council?
To handle urgent matters and disputes between member states.
Fill in the blank: The League of Nations aimed to improve global _____ (topic).
health and social conditions
Who proposed the creation of the League of Nations?
President Woodrow Wilson
True or False: The League of Nations had a permanent military force.
False
What was the primary reason for the League’s decline in the 1930s?
The rise of totalitarian regimes and the onset of World War II.
Multiple Choice: Which country withdrew from the League of Nations in 1933? A) Germany B) Italy C) Japan
A) Germany
What was one significant achievement of the League of Nations?
The establishment of the Permanent Court of International Justice.
Fill in the blank: The League of Nations aimed to prevent _____ (type of conflicts).
war
True or False: The League of Nations was effective in preventing the outbreak of World War II.
False