To accurately respond to the question about the cartoon's message, some context regarding the cartoon's content would be helpful. However, based on historical knowledge regarding cartoons from that time period, many often expressed sentiments related to the United States' foreign policy decisions.
If the cartoon portrays a negative view of the U.S. involvement in global affairs or portrays the U.S. as a bully or influencer over smaller nations, the most fitting response might be:
C - was taking advantage of smaller nations.
This interpretation aligns with a common theme in political cartoons that critique imperialism or U.S. interventionism.
If the cartoon suggests concerns about entanglement in foreign conflicts (which was a prevalent sentiment during debates about joining the League of Nations), another fitting response could be:
E - should not join the League of Nations because it might be pulled into other nations' disputes.
Ultimately, the correct response depends on the specific imagery and message of the cartoon. If you could provide more details about the cartoon, I could help refine this answer further.