The League of Nations: A Study in International Diplomacy
This worksheet explores the formation, goals, successes, and failures of the League of Nations, assessing its impact on international relations after World War I.
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The League of Nations: A Study in International Diplomacy
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your knowledge of the League of Nations and its historical context.
1. Which American President was the primary advocate for the creation of the League of Nations?
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
2. What was a major reason for the United States' refusal to join the League of Nations?
Fear of economic sanctions
Desire for global dominance
Concerns about entanglement in European affairs
Opposition to international cooperation
3. The primary goal of the League of Nations was to prevent future through collective security and diplomacy.
4. The League of Nations was established after the end of .
5. One of the main weaknesses of the League was its lack of an independent to enforce its decisions.
6. The League of Nations successfully prevented all major conflicts during the 1920s and 1930s.
True
False
7. The Permanent Court of International Justice was an important component of the League of Nations' structure.
True
False
8. Briefly explain two reasons why the League of Nations ultimately failed to prevent World War II.
9. Describe one significant success of the League of Nations, even amidst its overall challenges.
Match each term on the left with its corresponding description on the right.
10. Collective Security
a. An agreement by which nations promise to protect each other if one is attacked.
11. Mandate System
b. Territories transferred from the control of one country to another after World War I.
12. Covenant
c. The foundational document outlining the rules and purpose of the League of Nations.
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