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The United States Senate refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles after World War I primarily because:

A It believed the treaty was too lenient on Germany.
B It opposed the League of Nations, fearing it would compromise U.S. sovereignty.
C It advocated for stronger punitive measures against the Central Powers.
D It wanted to form separate alliances with European nations instead.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Led by Henry Cabot Lodge, many senators feared that joining the League of Nations, particularly its collective security provisions, would entangle the U.S. in foreign conflicts without Congressional approval, thus infringing on national sovereignty.

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