<span>D. Countries built large armies and stockpiled powerful weapons
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I know for sure Russia, I believe Poland...
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The Soviet Union was the only country to be expelled by the League (in 1939, following its invasion of Finland). Despite formulating the concept and signing the Covenant, the United States never joined the League of Nations.
Member: Ecuador; Soviet Union
It would be John C Fremont. However he didn't win the whole election, the Democrat he was running against did.