A Long and Illustrious History
What was the "League of Nations"?
AA European trading bloc formed by nations after the First World War
BThe British Empire's alliance network during and after WWI
CAn international body set up after WWI to prevent future wars — the UN's predecessor ✓
DA military alliance of nations formed during the First World War
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is An international body set up after WWI to prevent future wars — the UN's predecessor.
The League of Nations was established after WWI to prevent future wars through diplomacy and collective security. It was the predecessor of the United Nations but ultimately failed to prevent WWII.
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