Question
How did the Lend-Lease Act allow the United States to assist its allies in Europe?
It allowed Congress to declare war on the Axis powers.
It permitted Allied forces to borrow arms.
It allowed Allies to purchase US weapons by paying cash.
It provided Great Britain with assistance for coastal defenses.
It allowed Congress to declare war on the Axis powers.
It permitted Allied forces to borrow arms.
It allowed Allies to purchase US weapons by paying cash.
It provided Great Britain with assistance for coastal defenses.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The Lend-Lease Act allowed the United States to assist its allies in Europe primarily by permitting the U.S. to provide military aid to certain foreign nations during World War II without requiring immediate payment. While it did not specifically allow for the purchasing of weapons by paying cash, it enabled the transfer of arms and supplies to allied countries like Great Britain and later the Soviet Union, which were crucial in their fight against the Axis powers. Thus, the most accurate option regarding the Lend-Lease Act would be:
"It permitted Allied forces to borrow arms."
This reflects the essence of the Lend-Lease program, which was designed to support Allies without the U.S. having to formally enter the war initially.
"It permitted Allied forces to borrow arms."
This reflects the essence of the Lend-Lease program, which was designed to support Allies without the U.S. having to formally enter the war initially.