the irreconcilables
The Irreconcilables
Irreconcilables: these isolationist senators opposed any treaty that had a league of nations folded into it. Reservationists: were a large group of senators that were opposed to the treaty as it was written
Member nations had to defend other members if they were attacked.
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they feared it would weaken the country's independence
Senators opposed U.S. membership in the League of Nations primarily due to concerns over national sovereignty, fearing that joining the League would obligate the U.S. to intervene in international conflicts without congressional approval. Additionally, they were wary of entangling alliances that could lead to future wars. Many believed that the League's structure was flawed and ineffective, arguing that it would not prevent conflict and might undermine U.S. interests. These concerns were often encapsulated in the broader isolationist sentiment prevalent in the post-World War I era.
Membership in the League could draw the United States into future wars. Explanation: There was a clause in the Versailles Treaty (which set up the League) that stated that if Country A is attacked by Country B, and Country A is a member of the League, then all other countries in the League had to help fight Country B. The Senators who opposed joining the League said that this clause would take away Congress's constitutional right to declare war.
The 'irreconcilables were a group of 16 senators led by Senator William Borah that opposed the League of Nations in any form.
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relaxation of Progressive regulations on businesses
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included the Covenant of the League of Nations