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A Long and Illustrious History

What was the "League of Nations"?

AA military alliance of nations formed during the First World War
BAn international body set up after WWI to prevent future wars — the UN's predecessor
CA European trading bloc formed by nations after the First World War
DThe British Empire's alliance network during and after WWI

Explanation

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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