Which of the Following Was a Consequence of the Loss

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a consequence of the loss of the destroyer Reuben James?

• A) After considerable debate, Congress approved a declaration of war against Germany.
• B) Congress approved a revision of the Neutrality Acts to permit the transport of munitions to England on armed American merchant ships.
• C) The United States broke diplomatic relations with Germany.
• D) By joint resolution, Congress ended the use of American naval vessels to convoy British merchant ships carrying munitions.