Question

Which of the following was the main reason that senators would not approve the Treaty of Versailles? a. They were concerned about future U.S. obligations in foreign affairs. b. The treaty rejected U.S. colonial practices already established. c. They wanted the immediate repayment of French war debts. d. They supported increased foreign aid to Germany.

Answer 1

a. They were concerned about future U.S. obligations in foreign affairs.

Senators—especially the "irreconcilables" and "reservationists"—opposed the League of Nations' obligations (notably Article X) because they feared it would commit the U.S. to defend other nations and limit Congress's power to declare war and control foreign policy.