Warren G. Harding was willing to seize the initiative on the issue of international disarmament because
a) he feared renewed war in Europe.
b) he recognized that an arms race was imminent.
c) businesspeople were unwilling to help pay for a larger U.S. Navy.
d) he did not want the League of Nations to take the lead on this problem.
e) American public opinion supported peacemaking efforts.
Answer: C