Responses
A None of America's close allies in World War I, such as France, Russia, or Great Britain, joined the league.None of America's close allies in World War I, such as France, Russia, or Great Britain, joined the league.
B After World War I many Americans were wary of becoming too entangled in European affairs and favored a more "isolationist" approach.After World War I many Americans were wary of becoming too entangled in European affairs and favored a more "isolationist" approach.
C Americans supported joining the League of Nations because is was proposed by President Woodrow Wilson, but the organization itself never officially formed.Americans supported joining the League of Nations because is was proposed by President Woodrow Wilson, but the organization itself never officially formed.
D The League of Nations allowed any country to declare war on another without approval, and the U.S. government wanted to join a governing body with more global power and influence.
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The response that BEST explains why the United States did NOT join the League of Nations is:
B After World War I many Americans were wary of becoming too entangled in European affairs and favored a more "isolationist" approach.
This reflects the sentiment in the U.S. at the time, as there was significant public and political resistance to involvement in international organizations that might lead to entanglement in foreign conflicts.
