AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Woodrow Wilson wanted more wars
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They didn’t punish Germany enough for the trouble they caused
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Punishment was too harsh on Germany
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They did end up joining the treaty after all
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The American Government wanted to continue their policy of Isolationism
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Detailed explanation-1: -Some members of Congress opposed membership in the League out of concern that it would draw the United States into European conflicts, although ultimately the collective security clause sank the possibility of U.S. participation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Motivated by Republican concerns that the League would commit the United States to an expensive organization that would reduce the United States’ ability to defend its own interests, Lodge led the opposition to joining the League.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why did America move toward isolationism following WW1? There was still a debate over the League of Nations and the Progressive Era had caused many changes in America. Americans responded to the stress by becoming fearful of outsiders.