Question

What was congress's purpose in passing the lens-lease act?

A. To lease U boats from Germany then lend to Britain
B. Charge Britain more for US weapons than Britain could afford
C. Provide equal aid to Britain and Germany
D. Provide Britain with aid it needed but couldn't afford

Answer 1

I think you mean 'Lend-Lease Act' and the reason they passed it is because the US supplied other places with war material. 

Answer 2

Congress's purpose in passing the lens-lease act was to provide Britain with aid it needed but couldn't afford.