Which of the following statements best synthesizes Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s opposition to the Treaty of Versailles and the United States’ commitment to the League of Nations?(1 point)

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The U.S. did not join the League of Nations after Senator Lodge convinced President Wilson it would be harmful.
The U.S. did not join the League of Nations after Senator Lodge convinced President Wilson it would be harmful.

The United States Congress could not commit to the League of Nations due to Senator Lodge’s opposition.
The United States Congress could not commit to the League of Nations due to Senator Lodge’s opposition.

Senator Lodge’s opposition was not impactful enough to prevent the U.S. from joining the League of Nations.
Senator Lodge’s opposition was not impactful enough to prevent the U.S. from joining the League of Nations.

Senator Lodge’s opposition to the treaty was unsuccessful since Congress supported the president’s ideas.

Answer 1

The statement that best synthesizes Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s opposition to the Treaty of Versailles and the United States’ commitment to the League of Nations is:

The United States Congress could not commit to the League of Nations due to Senator Lodge’s opposition.

This option accurately reflects Lodge's significant role in opposing the Treaty and the subsequent inability of the U.S. to join the League of Nations as a result of that opposition.