Political Developments: Challenges of the USA joining the League

Question 1

Name a large opponent of Wilson’s over joining the League

Answer 1

Senator William Borah

Question 2

What did William Borah play a large role in?

Answer 2

The decision over joining the League of Nations in November 1919

Question 3

What political group was William Borah a part of?

Answer 3

The ‘Irreconcilables’

Question 4

What did it mean if you were an ‘Irreconcilable’?

Answer 4

It meant that you could not support the idea of the USA being a League member without compromising other ideas

Question 5

Name another Irreconcilable

Answer 5

Henry Cabot-Lodge

Question 6

Was Henry Cabot-Lodge a pro-Imperialist?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

If Henry Cabot-Lodge was an Imperialist, why did he oppose joining the League of Nations?

Answer 7

He did not want the USA to be part of a supranational organisation

Question 8

What was a political disadvantage for Wilson not wanting to compromise?

Answer 8

It potentially alienated political allies