Question

what was the main reason the league of nations was unable to provide aid to ethiopia in 1934?
a. ethiopia was a french colony, and therefore a issue to be addressed by france.
b. it did not maintain armed forces.
c. the leagues resources were being used to control japanese aggression.
d. the league of nations was abandoned by both the united states and britain, and therefore had few resources to provide.
e. all of the above.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

• Option a is incorrect: Ethiopia was an independent nation, not a French colony.
• Option b is incorrect: The League of Nations could coordinate member states' armed forces, it did not lack forces entirely.
• Option c is incorrect: In 1934, the League's focus was not on Japanese aggression (the Manchurian crisis was 1931, and Italy's invasion of Ethiopia began in 1935).
• Option d is correct: The U.S. never joined the League, and Britain pursued a policy of appeasement, limiting the League's resources and political will to act effectively for Ethiopia.

Answer:

d. The League of Nations was abandoned by both the United States and Britain, and therefore had few resources to provide.