Could the Allied Powers have prevented World War II?

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Selected thesis

The Allied Powers could have prevented World War II.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Adjustments in the terms of the Treaty of Versailles could have mitigated the resentment that contributed to the outbreak of the war.

  • Pro claim 2

    Strong military actions on the part of the Allied Powers could have countered Germany's territorial expansion.

  • Con claim 1

    The League of Nations lacked the power to enforce international collective security.

  • Con claim 2

    The Allied Powers could do little to address the economic instability that allowed extremist ideologies to flourish.