Question

this excerpt is from a speech given by senator henry cabot lodge on august 12, 1919.
ational i must remain, and in that way i, like all other americans, can render the amplest service to the world. the united states is the worlds best hope, but if you fetter her in the interests and quarrels of other nations, if you tangle her in the intrigues of europe, you will destroy her power for good and endanger her very existence. leave her to march freely through the centuries to come as in the years that have gone.\ in this excerpt, senator lodge is explaining his reason for taking what action? a allocating government funds for the construction of the panama canal b supporting a declaration of war against germany c opposing americas membership in the league of nations d supporting the ratification of the 19th amendment

Explanation:

Senator Lodge emphasizes the U.S. should not be entangled in other nations' affairs and Europe's intrigues. The League of Nations would have involved the U.S. more in international matters. His stance aligns with opposing U.S. membership to keep the nation free - standing.

Answer:

C. Opposing America's membership in the League of Nations