Question

Which action did the United States take at the end of World War I?

Responses

A. It refused to join the League of Nations and focused on its own issues
B. It became a leading power in the League of Nations.
C. It refused to take part in the conference that ended the war.
D. It failed to join the League of Nations, but took an active role in world affairs.

Answer 1

A

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.