How Did the League of Nations Begin, and Why Did

question 35

Essay

How did the League of Nations begin, and why did the Senate reject U.S. membership in the League?

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Definitions:

Edo

The former name of Tokyo during the period when it was the capital of the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan, from 1603 to 1868.

Meiji

Refers to the period in Japanese history (1868-1912) during the reign of Emperor Meiji, which was marked by rapid modernization and westernization.

Showa

A period in Japanese history aligned with the reign of Emperor Hirohito, from 1926 to 1989, marked by significant cultural and economic changes.

Nishiki-E

A type of multi-colored Japanese woodblock printing; known for its richly colored images and complex production process, primarily used in Ukiyo-e.