What was the purpose of the League of Nations, as envisioned by Woodrow Wilson?

• A. To resolve international disputes through diplomacy and collective security.
• B. To establish a single world government.
• C. To promote free trade above all else.
• D. To create a military alliance for the Axis.

Answer: (A)

The idea behind the League of Nations is to settle disputes through discussion and a shared, cooperative response rather than war. Woodrow Wilson imagined an international forum where nations could openly negotiate, seek arbitration, and, if necessary, act together to deter aggression. This concept of collective security means that an attack on one member would be opposed by all, making war less attractive and giving diplomacy a real, credible alternative. It isn’t about giving one government total control, and it isn’t solely about trade or about forming a military alliance for an adversarial bloc. The emphasis is on peaceful resolution of conflicts through diplomacy and a united stand against aggression.