The League of Nations: A Path to Global Peace After World War I

The video explores the formation and eventual failure of the League of Nations, established after WWI to prevent future conflicts. Despite initial successes like the Geneva Protocol, the League struggled with internal contradictions and the rise of authoritarian leaders like Hitler and Mussolini. The League's inability to enforce peace led to its decline and replacement by the United Nations after WWII.

What was the primary goal of the leaders who met in Paris after World War I?

• To divide territories among the victors

• To establish a global trade agreement

• To draw up a peace deal and prevent future wars

• To create a new economic system

Which significant protocol did the League of Nations establish in 1928?

• The Versailles Protocol

• The Geneva Protocol

• The Paris Protocol

• The Hague Protocol

Which country was the first to leave the League of Nations in the 1930s?

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• Russia

What was the League of Nations' main task?

• To create a global currency

• To promote global trade

• To avert war through peaceful dispute resolution

• To establish colonial territories

Which event marked the end of the League of Nations?

• The formation of the United Nations

• The start of World War II

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The invasion of Poland

Why did the League of Nations fail to prevent World War II?

• It had too many members

• It was too focused on economic issues

• It was not recognized by major powers

• It lacked military power

What was one of the main reasons for the League's failure?

• Lack of funding

• Absence of the United States

• Too many member countries

• Over-reliance on military force

How does the United Nations differ from the League of Nations?

• It has outlived the League and prevented a Third World War

• It focuses solely on economic issues

• It has a military force

• It has a larger membership

What reform is suggested for the United Nations to improve global governance?

• Increase the number of permanent members

• Limit the power of the General Assembly

• Share powers and responsibilities more democratically

• Focus only on economic development

Which countries were mentioned as having invaded smaller states in recent times?

• France and Germany

• US and Iraq, Russia and Ukraine

• Brazil and Argentina

• China and India