Asked by Juan

Why did the United States support the cash-and-carry policy during the early years of World War II?

A: To stay neutral while still helping countries fighting Germany
B: To send U.S soldiers to fight in Europe
C. To stop all trade with other countries
D: To five free supplies to Axis powers

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
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The cash-and-carry policy let the U.S. sell arms and supplies to belligerent nations if they paid cash and transported the goods themselves — a way to remain officially neutral while aiding countries (mainly Britain and France) fighting Germany and to avoid loans or naval entanglements.