The League of Nations and the Treaty of Versailles

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A source analysis worksheet focusing on the League of Nations established after the Treaty of Versailles. Students will analyze a primary source to understand its content, origin, and usefulness.

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The League of Nations and the Treaty of Versailles

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Source Analysis: The League of Nations

Source A: The League's Vision

"The League of Nations was established to promote peace and prevent future wars through international cooperation and collective security. Its founders believed that nations working together could resolve disputes peacefully and avoid the destructive conflicts of the past. The League aimed to uphold peace by encouraging diplomacy, disarmament, and mutual understanding among countries. Although it lacked its own armed forces, the League relied on member nations to enforce its decisions and sanctions to maintain stability. Its success depended on the willingness of nations to cooperate and prioritize collective interests over individual gains. The League was seen as a pioneering effort to create a new international order based on dialogue and diplomacy, rather than warfare. However, critics argued that its effectiveness was limited by the absence of powerful enforcement mechanisms and the reluctance of some major countries to fully commit to its goals."* Provenance: Official League of Nations document, 1920, summary of the League's aims and principles.

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Questions

1.
What does Source A say about the main purpose of the League of Nations? (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how the origin and purpose of Source A influence its reliability as a historical source. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the ideas in Source A with what you know about the League's actual effectiveness. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the main strengths and weaknesses of the League of Nations based on Source A and your own knowledge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse why some countries were hesitant to fully support the League, based on the source and your knowledge. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the intended purpose of the League in Source A with its actual performance during the 1920s and 1930s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the main reasons why the League ultimately failed to prevent the outbreak of World War II. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Summarize how the source helps us understand the intentions behind the League of Nations and its limitations. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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