Question

part b
read this article on the league of nations. use what you read to answer the question.

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.

Explanation:

Analyze the purpose of the League of Nations

Using the League of Nations knowledge point
The primary goal of the League of Nations was to prevent future global conflicts by serving as an international forum where nations could resolve disputes diplomatically rather than through warfare. Therefore, the statement "Its purpose was to act as a forum for solving international problems" is true.

Examine Woodrow Wilson's role

Using the Wilsons Fourteen Points knowledge point
President Woodrow Wilson outlined his vision for a peaceful post-WWI world in his famous Fourteen Points speech in January 1918. The fourteenth point explicitly called for the creation of a "general association of nations" to guarantee political independence and territorial integrity, which directly led to the establishment of the League of Nations. Thus, the statement "President Woodrow Wilson proposed its formation in his Fourteen Points" is true.

Evaluate US ratification and membership

Using the League of Nations knowledge point
Despite President Wilson's strong advocacy, the United States Senate, led by reservationists and isolationists, refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles (which contained the Covenant of the League of Nations). As a result, the US Congress never ratified its charter, and the United States never joined the League. Therefore, the statement "The US Congress never ratified its charter" is true.

Verify the remaining statements

Using the League of Nations knowledge point

• Germany did not use the League to unite opposition to the Treaty of Versailles; Germany was initially excluded from joining and viewed the League as a tool of the victorious Allies.
• The League was established by the Covenant within the Treaty of Versailles, not a separate treaty between Germany and the United States.
• Britain and France did not stay out of the League; they were its leading and most influential members throughout its existence.

Answer:

• Its purpose was to act as a forum for solving international problems. (Correct answer)
• President Woodrow Wilson proposed its formation in his Fourteen Points. (Correct answer)
• 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. (Correct answer)
• Britain and France stayed out of it because of disagreements.