League of Nations
Definition
The League of Nations was an international organization established after World War I under the provisions of the Treaty of Versailles. Its main goal was to maintain world peace and prevent future global conflicts.
Analogy
Think of the League of Nations as a group project in school where all students (countries) come together to work on a common assignment (world peace). However, just like in some group projects, not everyone participates equally or follows through with their responsibilities, which can lead to problems - this is what happened when some countries ignored the League leading up to World War II.
Related terms
Treaty of Versailles: This was the peace treaty that ended World War I and laid out terms for Germany's punishment, including reparations and territorial losses. It also established the League of Nations.
Collective Security: This is a system in which a group of nations act as one to preserve the peace for all. It was one key principle behind the establishment of the League.
Woodrow Wilson: He was the 28th President of United States who proposed his Fourteen Points that included formation of an association (League) dedicated towards maintaining worldwide peace.
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Which principle, vital to the formation of the League of Nations, was also a key element in Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
If the United States had remained neutral throughout World War I, what might have been a potential outcome for the League of Nations?
What critical factor led to the failure of the League of Nations?
How might the course of U.S. history have altered during Period 7 if President Woodrow Wilson had succeeded in getting the United States to join the League of Nations?
Who led the League of Nations after WWI?
Which factor was a primary cause for the U.S reluctance to join the League of Nations after World War I?
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