Question

Which statement explains why the Neutrality Acts changed between 1935 and 1939?

1 Between 1935 and 1939, the U.S. sales of war materials decreased.

2 Between 1935 and 1939, war broke out in Europe and Asia.

3 Between 1935 and 1939, U.S. foreign policy became more isolationist.

4 Between 1935 and 1939, the United States joined the Allied powers.

Answer 1

The table below lists the main provisions of the Neutrality Acts of the 1930s:

Year Main Provisions
1935 Imposed an embargo on selling war materials to any nation involved in war
1937 Required payment of cash up front for the sale of arms to countries at war
1939 Barred American citizens and ships from entering war zones

Answer 2

In January 1937, the United States legislated against the arms trade to either side in the Spanish Civil War.