I am as anxious as any human being can be to have the United States render every possible service to the civilization and the peace of mankind. But I am certain that we can do it best by not putting ourselves in leading strings, or subjecting our policies and our sovereignty to other nations. The independence of the United States is not only more precious to ourselves, but to the world, than any single possession.
— US Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, August 26, 1919
Based on this excerpt, Senator Lodge opposed
A.
joining the League of Nations.
B
.
returning to isolationism.
C.
adopting containment policy.
D
.
1 answer
Based on the excerpt, Senator Lodge opposed
A. joining the League of Nations.
His emphasis on the importance of U.S. independence and sovereignty suggests a reluctance to commit the United States to obligations that would tie it to other nations, which is a key aspect of the League of Nations.
