Which event demonstrated the failure of the League of Nations' predecessor, the Concert of Europe, to maintain the balance of power?
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Correct answer: The Crimean War
The Crimean War broke the long period of peace established after the Napoleonic Wars. It shattered the cooperation between the Great Powers and set the stage for the nationalist-driven conflicts that led to WWI.
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