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.The United States was still recovering from its losses during the war.

1 answer

The correct response is A: The United States did not want to get involved in European conflicts.

Despite President Woodrow Wilson's advocacy for the League of Nations as part of his Fourteen Points, the U.S. Senate ultimately rejected joining the League due to concerns over entanglement in European affairs and a desire for isolationism after World War I. Wilson's inability to compromise with Senate leaders also played a significant role in this decision.