Question

Which three statements about the league of nations are true ?

Select the correct answers.
Which three statements about the League of Nations are true?

Its purpose was to act as a forum for solving international problems.

President Woodrow Wilson proposed its formation in his Fourteen Points.

Germany used it to unite the countries that opposed the Treaty of Versailles.

The League was based on a treaty between Germany and the United States.

The US Congress never ratified its charter.

Britain and France stayed out of it because of disagreements.

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

• "Its purpose was to act as a forum for solving international problems": Its main goal was to avoid conflicts between nations, as they have previously proved to be costly.

• "President Woodrow Wilson proposed its formation in his Fourteen Points.": During his address in Congress on January 8th, 1918, President Wilson suggested the creation of this intergovernmental organization.

• "The US Congress never ratified its charter.": Despite Wilson efforts to promote the League, US Congress would never ratify the proposal and the United States never effectively joined.