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The 20th Century: International Relations since 1919 — The Origins of the Second World War
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What was the main purpose of the League of Nations when it was established in 1920?

  1. To punish Germany for starting the First World War
  2. To maintain international peace and prevent future wars
  3. To rebuild the economies of European countries
  4. To spread democracy to all nations
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✓ Answer: BTo maintain international peace and prevent future wars
Award 1 mark for identifying that the League's main purpose was to maintain international peace and prevent future wars through collective security. A is incorrect — punishing Germany was the purpose of the Treaty of Versailles, not the League. C is incorrect — economic reconstruction was not the League's primary aim. D is incorrect — spreading democracy was not a stated objective of the League.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

A historian studying the Treaty of Versailles noted that Germany lost 13% of its territory and 10% of its population. Which of the following territorial losses was the most significant cause of German resentment?

  1. The demilitarisation of the Rhineland
  2. The loss of Alsace-Lorraine to France
  3. The creation of the Polish Corridor
  4. The occupation of the Saar coalfields
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✓ Answer: CThe creation of the Polish Corridor
Award 1 mark for identifying the Polish Corridor. The Polish Corridor separated East Prussia from the rest of Germany and contained many German speakers, causing significant resentment. B is incorrect — Alsace-Lorraine had been taken by Germany in 1871 and its return was more expected. A is incorrect — the Rhineland was demilitarised, not lost. D is incorrect — the Saar was placed under League administration for 15 years, not permanently lost.
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