Question

Why did the Republican Henry Cabot Lodge refuse to ratify the League of Nations?

Answer 1

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The Republican Henry Cabot Lodge refuse to ratify the League of Nations due to the following reason; 

He believed that by joining the League of Nations, The United States would its authority of declaring war single handedly. 

He thought that it was important for the United States to be an independent state in the global spectrum. He thought that US must have the authority of taking its decisions without any interference. United States wanted to expand its territories, which was not easy with being a part of the League of Nations.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• The Republican Henry Cabot Lodge and other Republicans refused to ratify the League of Nations because certain aspects of the new international organization were believed to interfere with American sovereignty in crafting foreign policy.

Because of this they did not support the League of Nations.