How did Woodrow Wilson respond to the Senate's refusal to ratify the Treaty of Versailles?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: He attempted to circumvent them by launching a direct campaign to Americans. His tactics were poor: name calling and direct attacks on the intelligence of the Senate. He had a stroke returning to Washington and refused to negotiate any further with treaty critics.
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A) 15 B) 25 C) 40 D) 55
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