Question

Why did the U.S. government

avoid joining the League of
Nations when it formed after
World War I in 1919?
A. The U.S. was protesting the League of Nations
not being located in New York City.
B. The U.S. believed that joining would give
other nations a platform to complain about U.S.
actions.
C. The U.S. feared that Great Britain would
become allies with France.
D. President Wilson was against the idea of
joining and told the U.S. government to refuse
membership.

Answer 1

Answer: None of these are correct, please check with your teacher.

Explanation: The League of Nations was established at the end of World War I as an international peacekeeping organization. Although US President Woodrow Wilson was an enthusiastic proponent of the League, the United States did not officially join the League of Nations due to opposition from isolationists in Congress.