Question

What was the purpose of passing the neutrality act of 1935?

Answer 1

Between 1935 and 1937, Congresspassed three separate neutrality laws that clamped an embargo on arms sales to belligerents, forbade American ships from entering war zones and prohibited them from being armed, and barred Americans from traveling on belligerent ships.

Answer 2

By invoking the act, the United States could abstain from participating directly in a foreign conflict.