Question

What did Wilson hope to accomplish with the League of Nations?

A. He hoped to create a world organization where countries could gather and resolve their quarrels peacefully.

B. He wanted the League of Nations to afford people the right to choose their own form of government.

C. He proposed the League of Nations could insist that Germany pay reparations to the countries it damaged during the war.

D. He believed the League of Nations could prevent freedom of the seas and free trade.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) He hoped to create a world organization where countries could gather and resolve their quarrels peacefully.

Wilson's idea of a League of Nations was first expressed in his 14 Points speech. This speech outlined what he hoped the world would look like after World War I. During this era, World War I was supposed to be the "war to end all wars." Due to the numerous technological advancements, the amount of casualties were incredible. With this in mind, Wilson wanted to create an organization that would prevent another war like this from happening again. He felt that this organization would stop future wars from occurring and would provide an outlet for nations to discuss international problems.

Answer 2

1. that the terms of peace should not punish the defeated nations

2. the league of nations was ineffective

3.he hoped to create a world organization where countries could gather and resolve their quarrels

4. self determination is granted for nation states