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What was one problem that undermined the League of Nations’ effectiveness?

A
It had no permanent army.
B
It had very limited funds.
C
It had few clear goals.
D
It had no powerful leader.
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Read the quote from Senator Henry Cabot Lodge.The United States assumes no obligation to preserve the territorial integrity or political independence of any other country or to interfere in controversies between nations.Based on this quote, why did Lodge oppose US involvement in the League of Nations?

A
It would jeopardize the territorial integrity of the US and its allies.
B
It would lead to unnecessary involvement in international affairs.
C
It would promote political independence at the expense of peace.
D
It would create new controversies among member nations.
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How did the League of Nations propose to deal with offending nations? Select three answers.

A
renegotiations
B
verbal warnings
C
economic sanctions
D
trial by jury
E
military force
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What was one result of the League of Nations’ perceived weakness?

A
Many league members did not recognize the league’s authority.
B
The league was forced to take military action to solve problems.
C
The league had to give up many of its international initiatives.
D
Only a few European nations agreed to join the league.
5

Which international social issues did the League of Nations address? Check all that apply.

A
creating clean sources of water
B
eliminating diseases
C
revising outdated laws
D
limiting population growth
E
improving the status of women
6

How did US President Warren Harding step away from the League of Nations?

A
He demanded many new rules and regulations.
B
He declared an end to US membership in the League of Nations.
C
He said the US would play a limited role in the League of Nations.
D
He announced his support for an isolationist policy.
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The League of Nations’ goals included repatriation of thousands of people. Why did these people require repatriation?

A
They were in dire economic circumstances during World War I.
B
They were captured and held as prisoners during World War I.
C
They had lost land during border disputes after World War I.
D
They were victims of abusive labor conditions after World War I.
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Arms reduction and settling border disputes contributed to the League of Nations’ goal of

A
punishing Germany for World War I.
B
making Europe more powerful.
C
solving international social problems.
D
preventing future warfare.
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How did settling small border disputes, such as that between Sweden and Finland, help Europe as a whole?

A
Ending border disputes sooner could help to prevent another world war.
B
Europe had to dissolve borders to unite European countries as one unbeatable power.
C
Redistributing Germany’s seized land would teach Germany an important lesson.
D
Nations that resolved border disputes were more likely to cooperate on larger issues.
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What happened when the League of Nations proved too weak?

A
It was replaced by the United Nations.
B
It was reorganized, and it recruited new members.
C
It started a new and stronger security council.
D
It merged with a similar organization.

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