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Question 10 • US History Studies Since 1877

Why did President Wilson want the United States to provide leadership at the end of World War I?

Answer
A
He believed the United States would be able to protect world peace.
B
He thought the United States could avoid future world conflicts by asserting its dominance.
C
He wanted to ensure economic stability in the nations affected by the war.
D
He felt the United States was in a position to dominate international waters.

Explanation

Wilson wanted the United States to help shape a peaceful postwar world, especially through his proposal for a League of Nations. He believed international cooperation could protect world peace and prevent another major war. This matches the choice that the United States would be able to protect world peace.

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