Question

The League of Nations was created after World War I as a forum for resolving international conflicts. However, the League was unable to resolve tensions that led to World War II. One factor that contributed to the ineffectiveness of the League was the

1 Point
A.
breakup of colonial empires in Africa and Asia.

B.
decision of the United States not to join the League.

C.
opposition of League members to the Treaty of Versailles.

D.
rise of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union

Answer 1

The answer is B. Without the United States, the League lacked the firepower to actually make a huge difference without the individual nations suffering huge consequences. In turn, the League didn't do anything, thus they were ineffective and nothing but a figurehead for democracy and international peace.