Wilson's Dream of Constructing the League of Nations Failed to Materialize

question 102

Essay

Wilson's dream of constructing the League of Nations failed to materialize after the war because the U.S. Senate would not ratify the Versailles Treaty. Discuss the reasons the treaty could not pass the Senate.

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Definitions:

Issues Opinions

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Independent Agency

An independent agency refers to a governmental body that operates outside of the direct control of the executive, legislative, or judicial branches, typically established to regulate specific activities or interests.

Commercial Paper

An unsecured, short-term debt instrument issued by corporations, typically used for the financing of payroll, accounts payable, and inventories, and meeting other short-term liabilities.

Financial Instrument

A legal document representing an ownership position in a corporation, a creditor relationship with a governmental body or a corporation, or rights to ownership as represented by an option.