Because Mexico as well as the lost territories (including California or Texas) is a resource-rich country, with several minerals and pasture land.
The answer is B. Without the United States, the League lacked the firepower to actually make a huge difference without the individual nations suffering huge consequences. In turn, the League didn't do anything, thus they were ineffective and nothing but a figurehead for democracy and international peace.
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