The League of Nations: A Study in International Diplomacy
This worksheet explores the formation, structure, successes, and failures of the League of Nations, examining 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.
1. Which American President was the primary advocate for the creation of the League of Nations?
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert Hoover
2. The League of Nations was established after which major global conflict?
World War II
The Cold War
World War I
The Korean War
1. The Covenant of the League of Nations was part of the .
2. One of the main goals of the League was to promote international cooperation and achieve .
1. The United States was a strong and active member of the League of Nations throughout its existence.
True
False
2. The League successfully prevented all major acts of aggression by powerful nations during the 1930s.
True
False
1. Briefly explain two reasons why the League of Nations ultimately failed to prevent World War II.
2. Describe one success of the League of Nations, even amidst its overall challenges.
Match each term with its correct description.
1. Collective Security
a. Formal agreement ending World War I
2. Treaty of Versailles
b. The international body that replaced the League
3. United Nations
c. Principle that an attack on one is an attack on all
The image below shows a New York Times headline from 1918 regarding Woodrow Wilson's vision for a League of Nations.
Based on this headline and your knowledge, what was the prevailing sentiment or hope surrounding the League of Nations at its inception?
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