Neutrality- The Neutrality Acts were passed after World War I. They kept the U.S. out of foreign affairs. The acts were designed to stop trade. Eventually trade is what brought the States out of neutrality. There were various acts that were passed through the 1930's.
Cash and Carry- The cash and carry system of the 1937 act was very important. It was where if the president gave permission of trade with another country, that country would have to pay in cash and take away the goods on their own ships.
Bases for destroyers- The U.S. gave Great Britain ships in exchange for land rights.
Lend-Lease Act- In 1941 the act was passed. This showed that we were starting to choose sides. we began to trade with specific countries. The countries were only Allied Powers.
Atlantic Charter- It set the goals for after the war. Allied countries met to discuss this. It is ironic because the U.S. was there and they hadn't even joined yet.
Selective Training and Service Act- This enforced the draft. The draft was the government requiring men to serve in the military to help out. At first all men between 21 and 35 years old had to sign up for the draft. It was later extended from 18 to 45 years old. They were called to serve a year at first and eventually another year was added.
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