184k views
3 votes
Why did Congress pass the Lend-Lease Act and amend the Neutrality Acts in 1941?

2 Answers

3 votes
To allow the US to lend military equipment and supplies to any nation.
User Nielsvh
by
5.7k points
5 votes

Hi there!

The congress pass the Lend-Lease Act and amend the Neutrality Acts in 1941, to allow the U.S. to lend military equipment and supplies to any nation the president said was vital to the defense of the U.S.

During World War II, the Lend-Lease Act and amend the Neutrality Acts were the principal means for providing U.S. military aid to foreign nations. They authorized the president to transfer arms or any other defence materials.

Hope this helps!

User BHoft
by
5.3k points