Question

wilson and the league of nations
why did the u.s. congress refuse to join
the league of nations when it formed
after world war i?
many in congress feared the league would be
critical of u.s. imperialism.
many in congress believed it was unconstitutional to
join an international organization.
many in congress refused to be part of an
organization that included germany.
woodrow wilson, the president of the united states,
envisioned an organization that could address global

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option about fearing criticism of U.S. imperialism is incorrect. The main concern was not about imperialism criticism.
• The second option: Many in Congress (especially isolationists) believed joining the League of Nations, an international organization, would violate the U.S. Constitution as it could potentially limit U.S. sovereignty or require actions not authorized by the Constitution. This aligns with historical context.
• The third option about refusing due to Germany's inclusion is incorrect. The League's formation and U.S. refusal were more about sovereignty and constitutional concerns, not Germany's presence.

Answer:

B. Many in Congress believed it was unconstitutional to join an international organization.