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The League of Nations was an international organization formed to provide a gathering to settle disagreements in the world. It was formed on June 28, 1919 in Geneva, Switzerland where it would be headquartered. It was first proposed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson to join the League but, the United States never did. Even though they never joined, it is believed that they would have been a very affective member. Although, many of the U.S. Republican Presidents and foreign policy architects agreed with many of the League's goals, they did not want to join the League for several reasons. The first reason is, they did not agree with the Treaty of Versailles which was a peace treaty between Germany and allied forces. Secondly, they did not want to risk anymore deaths of anymore Americans as they did in the First World War. Lastly, President Woodrow Wilson was stubborn and not willing to compromise. The League of Nations was an influential group formed by many different countries, and had great impact on the world.

Websites: http://www.cfr.org/international-organizations-and-alliances/why-did-united-states-fail-join-league-nations/p30709

https://history.state.gov/milestones/1914-1920/league

http://www.britannica.com/event/Treaty-of-Versailles-1919