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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 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.

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.

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

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

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

This statement accurately reflects Lodge's significant influence in opposing the Treaty and the resulting failure of the U.S. to join the League of Nations.