Question

1. The following excerpt describes a U.S. policy at the start of World War II.


We believe firmly that when our production output is in full swing, the democracies of the world
will
importance. Every plane, every other instrumtewi of wat, old and new, every instrument that we
can spare now, we will send overseas because that is the common sense of strategy.


Which legislative measure carried out this policy?

A. Lend-Lease Act

B. Taft-Hartley Act

C. Fair Labor Standards Act

D. National Industrial Recovery Act

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Lend-Lease Act

Explanation:

The Lend-Lease Act stated that the U.S. government could lend or lease (rather than sell) war supplies to any nation deemed “vital to the defense of the United States.” Under this policy, the United States was able to supply military aid to its foreign allies during World War II while still remaining officially neutral.

Answer 2

Answer:

I think the answer is A: Lend Lease Act

Explanation:

When Churchill asked FDR to join the war after the defeat and surrender of France, the US wanted to stay neutral but at the same time help the Allies and also, many citizens in the US wanted no part of the war in Europe.