2 What prevailing sentiment did Wilson, the ideal- ist, find among the representatives of European
countries at the negotiating table in Versailles?

it was on the rise and doing very well and would continue to do well until the great depression from 1929-1939

the answer to your question is a because laws act as guidelines as to what is accepted in society. without it there would be conflicts between social groups and communities. it serves as a norm of conduct for citizens.