Question

which actions on the part of germany and italy created conflict and led to requests for the league of nations to intervene?

the refusal to repay debts

a large tax increase that caused social unrest

the invasion of other countries to gain new territory

the capture, imprisonment, and torture of soldiers from other countries

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option in the context of actions by Germany and Italy that led to League of Nations intervention.

• "The refusal to repay debts" is more related to economic issues of individual nations' debt management, not a direct cause for League intervention due to conflict.
• "A large tax increase that caused social unrest" is an internal domestic issue, and the League of Nations was focused on international conflicts, not internal social unrest of a country.
• "The invasion of other countries to gain new territory" aligns with the League of Nations' purpose to prevent aggression and maintain peace. Germany (e.g., in the 1930s with expansionist moves) and Italy (e.g., invasion of Ethiopia) engaged in territorial aggression, which would prompt the League to intervene.
• "The capture, imprisonment, and torture of soldiers from other countries" is not a primary action that characterized their conflicts leading to League intervention; territorial expansion was more prominent.

Answer:

C. the invasion of other countries to gain new territory