Political Developments: Failure of American League of Nations Membership Flashcards
Were the United States ever a member of the League of Nations?
No
What happened when Wilson went to Congress for the USA to join the League?
37 Republican Senators signed against joining it
What did Wilson do in September 1919?
He decided to go on a tour in Europe to gain support for the USA joining the League
What had happened to Wilson in August 1919?
He had suffered from a severe stroke
On Wilson’s European tour, how many speeches did he make in a day at one point?
37 speeches in a day
When (to the day) did Wilson’s European tour end and why?
On the 28th of September 1919, Wilson collapsed after a speech in Colorado
What was Wilson not willing to do with American League of Nations membership?
Compromise
What was the case for some people in the Senate with the idea of joining the League of Nations?
They would support American membership in the League if it was reasonable
Name an individual in The Senate who supported League membership if it was reasonable
Henry Cabot-Lodge
How can it be seen that Henry Cabot-Lodge supported League of Nations membership if it was reasonable?
He introduced a Bill to the Senate proposing a reasonable offer to American League of Nations membership
What did Wilson do to Henry Cabot-Lodge’s Bill on the League of Nations?
He told the Democrats to oppose it
What was the public opinion on joining the League of Nations?
They did not want to join the organisation
Why did the public not support the League of Nations?
If a conflict did occur in the world, it was likely that the USA would be the one to send soldiers to end it.
