Question

Why did the U.S. Senate refuse to approve the treaty that included the League of Nations?
(1 point)
Wanting to create a much stronger global army.
Disagreeing with the treaty's financial terms.
Believing the treaty was too unfair to Germany.
Fearing involvement in future foreign conflicts.

Answer 1

Fearing involvement in future foreign conflicts.

Senators (especially isolationists like Henry Cabot Lodge) opposed the League because Article X and the collective-security obligations could draw the U.S. into wars without Congress's approval.