Question

1. read the excerpt and answer the question that follows.

the united states is the worlds best hope, but if you fetter her in the... quarrels of other nations, if you tangle her in the intrigues of europe, you will destroy her powerful good, and endanger her very existence. leave her to march freely through the centuries to come, as in the years that have gone. strong, generous, and confident, she has nobly served mankind.
-senator henry cabot lodge, 1919
why did senator lodge express this opinion about the treaty of versailles?
he aimed to halt the transmission of the worldwide flu pandemic.
he aimed to safeguard the sovereignty of the united states in global affairs.
he aimed to safeguard classified u.s. nuclear technology
he advocated for the united states to become a member of a global league.

Explanation:

The excerpt emphasizes that entangling the US in other nations' quarrels (like in Europe) would endanger it. This implies a focus on safeguarding US sovereignty in global affairs. The Treaty of Versailles and the proposed League of Nations (which the excerpt seems to caution against in a way that could limit US freedom) - the idea of not getting overly involved in others' (Europe's) intrigues ties to protecting US sovereignty. The other options: there's no mention of a flu pandemic, nuclear technology, or advocating for joining a global league (the tone is more against being overly tied - though the League is a global body, the main sentiment is about sovereignty).

Answer:

He aimed to safeguard the sovereignty of the United States in global affairs.