U.S.-History-Sourcebook---Basic

8.3. The League of Nations Debate http://www.ck12.org

Vocabulary

Reactionary

a person who opposes political reform

Allegiance

loyalty

Mongrel

a mutt; a cross-breed

Repulsive

disgusting

Fetter

restrain with chains

Intrigues

secret plans

Aspirations

hopes

Murky

dark and dirty

Questions:

1.Sourcing:Who is giving this speech? When?

2.Sourcing:What do you predict he will say?

3.Close Reading:What word would you use to describe the tone of this speech? Provide a quote to support

your answer.

4.Close Reading:What do you think is Lodge’s strongest argument against the League of Nations?

Section Question:

1.Corroboration:Based on both documents, why do you think Henry Cabot Lodge won this debate? Provide

quotations to support your answer.