league of natons Flashcards

(26 cards)

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What was the primary purpose of the League of Nations?

A

To promote peace and cooperation among countries and prevent future conflicts.

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True or False: The League of Nations was established after World War I.

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True

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Which treaty formally established the League of Nations?

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The Treaty of Versailles

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4
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Fill in the blank: The League of Nations was founded in _____ (year).

A

1920

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5
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What was the main governing body of the League of Nations?

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The Assembly

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6
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True or False: The United States was a founding member of the League of Nations.

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False

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7
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What was one of the main weaknesses of the League of Nations?

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It lacked enforcement power and the ability to compel member states to comply.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a goal of the League of Nations? A) Disarmament B) Economic cooperation C) Military expansion

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C) Military expansion

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9
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Who was the first Secretary-General of the League of Nations?

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Sir Eric Drummond

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10
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What event is often cited as a failure of the League of Nations in the 1930s?

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The invasion of Manchuria by Japan

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Fill in the blank: The League of Nations was headquartered in _____ (city).

A

Geneva

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12
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Which organization succeeded the League of Nations after World War II?

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The United Nations

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True or False: The League of Nations successfully resolved the territorial disputes in the 1920s.

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False

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14
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What principle did the League of Nations promote regarding international disputes?

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Collective security

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15
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Multiple Choice: How many countries were original members of the League of Nations? A) 26 B) 42 C) 51

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B) 42

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16
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What was the main function of the League’s Council?

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To handle urgent matters and disputes between member states.

17
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Fill in the blank: The League of Nations aimed to improve global _____ (topic).

A

health and social conditions

18
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Who proposed the creation of the League of Nations?

A

President Woodrow Wilson

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True or False: The League of Nations had a permanent military force.

20
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What was the primary reason for the League’s decline in the 1930s?

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The rise of totalitarian regimes and the onset of World War II.

21
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Multiple Choice: Which country withdrew from the League of Nations in 1933? A) Germany B) Italy C) Japan

22
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What was one significant achievement of the League of Nations?

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The establishment of the Permanent Court of International Justice.

23
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Fill in the blank: The League of Nations aimed to prevent _____ (type of conflicts).

24
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True or False: The League of Nations was effective in preventing the outbreak of World War II.

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What type of disputes did the League primarily focus on?
International disputes and conflicts between nations.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major failure of the League of Nations? A) The Locarno Treaties B) The Manchurian Crisis C) The Kellogg-Briand Pact
B) The Manchurian Crisis