Question

Examine the cartoon about the League of Nations. A political cartoon of the League of Nations titled The Gap in the Bridge. A bridge is labeled Belgium, France, England, and Italy with a gap between France and England. Uncle Sam sits on the England and Italy side while smoking in a reclined position. Which statement best explains the cartoon’s message?

a) The nations of Europe did not want the United States to be part of the League of Nations.
b) The United States could not convince the nations of Europe to join the League of Nations.
c) The absence of the United States from its membership greatly weakened the League of Nations.
d) The nations of Belgium and France bitterly opposed England and Italy over the League of Nations.

Answer 1

The absence of the United States greatly weakened the League of Nations.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best statement that explains the cartoon's message is c) The absence of the United States from its membership greatly weakened the League of Nations.

The political cartoon depicts a bridge labeled Belgium, France, England, and Italy, with a gap between France and England. Uncle Sam is shown sitting on the England and Italy side, smoking in a reclined position. This symbolizes the absence of the United States from the League of Nations, which weakened the organization's membership and influence.

The U.S. Senate's fear of losing control over declaring war and concerns about Britain and France's control over the League led to the United States not joining the organization. This lack of U.S. participation significantly weakened the League of Nations and its ability to mediate and resolve international disputes.