Cause and Consequence of the League of Nations

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Cause and Consequence of the League of Nations

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to the League of Nations

Source A: Excerpt from Woodrow Wilson's speech (1919)

'The League of Nations is founded on the principle of collective security, aiming to prevent future wars through cooperation and diplomacy.'

Source B: A historian's view

'The League was created with noble ideals, but lacked the power to enforce its decisions, which limited its effectiveness.'

1.
Outline the main aims of the League of Nations as described in Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the hopes expressed by Wilson with the historian’s view about the League's effectiveness. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Causes of the League of Nations Formation

Source C: Excerpt from the Treaty of Versailles (1919)

'The League of Nations shall be established as an international organization to ensure peace and security among nations.'

Source D: A political cartoon from 1919

[Description: A cartoon depicting world leaders shaking hands over a broken sword, symbolizing hopes for peace after WWI.]

1.
Explain why the Treaty of Versailles included the creation of the League of Nations. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the hopes for peace in Source D reflect the real challenges faced by the League. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Consequences of the League's Successes and Failures

Source E: A historian's summary

'While the League achieved some success in resolving minor disputes, its failure to prevent major conflicts like the Abyssinia Crisis in 1935 showed its weaknesses.'

Source F: Official League report (1930)

'The League has made significant progress in promoting disarmament and international cooperation.'

1.
Compare the successes and failures of the League as described in sources E and F. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain the long-term consequences of the League's failures during the 1930s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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