Question

10 multiple choice 2 points
which statement about the league of nations’ role in the 1930s is accurate according to the text?
○ britain and france fully trusted its strength.
○ it was too weak to stop aggressive countries.
○ it was a very powerful force for peace.
○ it successfully stopped japan and italy’s invasions.
clear my selection

Explanation:

To determine the accurate statement, we analyze the League of Nations' role in the 1930s:

• Option 1: Britain and France did not fully trust the League's strength. For example, they pursued appeasement policies, showing lack of full trust. So this is incorrect.
• Option 2: The League of Nations was too weak to stop aggressive countries. During the 1930s, countries like Japan (in Manchuria), Italy (in Ethiopia), and Germany (expanding in Europe) acted aggressively, and the League failed to effectively stop them due to lack of military power, US non - membership, and conflicting interests among members. This is accurate.
• Option 3: It was not a very powerful force for peace. Its inability to stop aggression shows its lack of power in maintaining peace during that time. So this is incorrect.
• Option 4: It did not successfully stop Japan and Italy's invasions. Japan invaded Manchuria and Italy invaded Ethiopia, and the League's responses were ineffective. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. It was too weak to stop aggressive countries.