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Why did the United States not join the League of Nations after World War I, even though President Wilson proposed it?
Responses
A The United States did not want to get involved in European conflicts. The United States did not want to get involved in European conflicts.
B The League of Nations rejected the United States’ membership request.The League of Nations rejected the United States’ membership request.
C The United States was focused on expanding its colonies.The United States was focused on expanding its colonies.
D The United States was still recovering from its losses during the war.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

A The United States did not want to get involved in European conflicts.

After World War I, many Americans were wary of entangling alliances and believed that joining the League of Nations would draw the United States into international conflicts. Despite President Wilson's strong advocacy for the League, the U.S. Senate ultimately rejected the Treaty of Versailles, which included the League's covenant, largely due to concerns about maintaining national sovereignty and avoiding future wars in Europe.