Question

Which of the following statements best synthesizes Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.'s
Item 1
opposition to the Treaty of Versailles and the United States' commitment to the League of Nations? (1 point)
Item 2
The U.S. did not join the League of Nations after Senator Lodge convinced
Item 3
President Wilson it would be harmful.
Item 4
The United States Congress could not commit to the League of Nations due to Senator Lodge's opposition.
Item 5
Senator Lodge's opposition was not impactful enough to prevent the U.S. from joining the League of Nations.

Senator Lodge's opposition to the treaty was unsuccessful since Congress supported the president's ideas.

Answer 1

Item 4.

Reason: Senator Lodge led Senate opposition (and organized reservationists/irreconcilables) and effectively blocked Senate ratification of the Treaty of Versailles, preventing the U.S. from committing to the League of Nations.