What 1928 agreement sought to renounce war as an instrument of national policy?

• A. Roaring Twenties
• B. Kellogg-Briand Pact
• C. Harlem Renaissance
• D. Great Migration

Answer: (B)

Outlawing war as a tool of national policy is the aim behind the Kellogg-Briand Pact, signed in 1928 and often called the Pact of Paris. It brought together many nations, including the United States and France, to pledge that war would not be used to resolve disputes and that countries would pursue peaceful means and arbitration instead. This reflected a widespread post–World War I belief that war could—and should—be prohibited as a method of state policy. While the pact established an important normative standard, it lacked enforcement mechanisms, so its practical effect was limited when harsh international tensions rose in the 1930s. Nevertheless, it marks a significant moment in international law, signaling a commitment to resolving conflicts without war. The other options refer to a time period or to cultural and demographic movements rather than an international agreement aimed at renouncing war.