The correct response is A: Reject due to national sovereignty.
The U.S. Senate ultimately rejected the League of Nations, primarily because many senators were concerned that it would undermine U.S. national sovereignty. They feared that membership in the League could compromise the ability of the United States to make independent decisions, particularly regarding military intervention and foreign policy. Additionally, there was significant political opposition, particularly from isolationists and those who believed that the Treaty of Versailles—and the League as part of it—was flawed. This opposition was encapsulated in the debates led by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, who argued for amendments and reservations to the treaty. Ultimately, the Senate did not ratify the treaty, leading the U.S. to remain outside the League of Nations.
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