Question

3.3 reading challenge world war ii
why did the united nations form after world war ii, and how was it different from the league of nations?
a) the un focused only on europe, while the league was global
b) the un had enforcement powers and broader membership to prevent future conflicts
c) the league of nations was created after world war ii, while the un was created before it
d) the un sought to punish axis nations, while the league promoted democracy

Explanation:

The United Nations (UN) was formed after World War II to prevent future conflicts. It had enforcement powers (like the ability to authorize military action through the Security Council) and broader membership compared to the League of Nations. The League of Nations, created after World War I, lacked effective enforcement mechanisms and had more limited membership. Option A is incorrect as the UN is global. Option C is wrong because the League was created after World War I and the UN after World War II. Option D is incorrect as the UN's main aim was not to punish Axis nations (though there were post - war tribunals) but to maintain peace, and the League also had a goal of promoting peace, not specifically democracy in the way described.

Answer:

B. The UN had enforcement powers and broader membership to prevent future conflicts