Asked by Ashley Jackson on May 24, 2024

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Who were the "Irreconcilables"?

A) Democrats who agreed to a set of compromises to prevent the Senate from rejecting the Treaty of Versailles.
B) Career diplomats who conducted a nationwide speaking tour to rally public support behind the Treaty of Versailles.
C) Senators who were determined to defeat the Treaty of Versailles with or without the Lodge reservations.
D) Wilson administration officials who were determined to prevent any concessions to opponents of the Treaty of Versailles.

Irreconcilables

A group of U.S. senators who opposed the Treaty of Versailles and U.S. membership in the League of Nations after World War I, fearing it would limit national sovereignty.

Treaty of Versailles

The 1919 peace treaty that ended World War I, imposing punitive conditions on Germany and redrawing the map of Europe, significantly impacting future international relations.

  • Investigate the influence of prominent individuals and groups such as W.E.B. Du Bois, the NAACP, the "Irreconcilables", and the American peace movement.
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Jaliyah SmithMay 31, 2024
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C
Explanation :
The "Irreconcilables" were a group of senators who were strongly opposed to the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations. They were called "Irreconcilables" because they were considered to be unwilling to compromise on any issue related to the treaty, and were determined to defeat it in any form. They were primarily made up of Republicans, but also included a few Democrats. They were not willing to accept any compromises or reservations, and ultimately helped to ensure the defeat of the treaty in the Senate.