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Describe the U.S. policy of Isolationism during WW II. What laws did Congress pass concerning

Isolationism? What was the purpose of following this policy? What effects did Isolationism have
on world events at the time?

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Explanation: Between 1936 and 1937, much to the dismay of President Roosevelt, Congress passed the Neutrality Acts, which included an act forbidding Americans from sailing on ships flying the flag of a belligerent nation or trading arms with warring nations. The isolationism policy restricted trade between the US and other countries. This lead to a limited amount of foreign resources and also export income. Also lacking because of the isolationism