After the costly U.S. involvement in World War I, isolationism grew within the nation. Congress refused membership in the League of Nations, and in response to the growing turmoil in Europe and Asia, the gradually more restrictive Neutrality Acts were passed, which were intended to prevent the U.S. from supporting either side in a war. President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to support Britain, however, and in 1940 signed the Lend-Lease Act, which permitted an expansion of the "cash and carry" arms trade to develop with Britain, which controlled the Atlantic sea lanes. COUNT 5
QSN1 What general sentiment was the result of losses in World War I? ANS1 isolationism QSN2 Congress refused to allow the US to join what organization? ANS2 the League of Nations QSN3 What legislation was passed to discourage the country from getting involved in a foreign war? ANS3 Neutrality Acts QSN4 Which US President sought to circumvent Neutrality acts to aid Britain? ANS4 Franklin D. Roosevelt QSN5 What was the name of the 1940 program to send arms to Britain? ANS5 the Lend-Lease Act