Question

What did the U.S. government do to try to keep American neutral as war began in Asia and Europe in the late 1930's?

Answer 1

Between 1935 and 1937 Congress passed three "Neutrality Acts" that tried to keep the United States out of war, by making it illegal for Americans to sell or transport arms, or other war materials to belligerent nations

Answer 2

In the late 1930s, as war began in Asia and Europe, the U.S. government pursued a policy of neutrality to avoid getting involved in the conflict. The U.S. government took several measures to maintain neutrality, including passing neutrality laws, issuing neutrality proclamations, supporting international peace efforts, and increasing military preparedness. Despite these efforts, the U.S. was drawn into World War II following the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941.