Which of the Following Actions Did the United States Not

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions did the United States not take in preparing for war between September 1, 1939 and December 1, 1941?

• A) It cut off diplomatic relations with Germany and Japan.
• B) It instituted the "Cash-and-Carry" program.
• C) It created the Lend-Lease program to provide supplies and equipment to the allied countries.
• D) It instituted the first peacetime draft in American history.
• E) It dramatically increased its military defense budget.

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