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news and politics war and conflictsWhat was the cash and carry policy quizlet?
Besides, what is the cash and carry policy?
Cash and carry was a policy by US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt announced at a joint session of the United States Congress on September 21, 1939, subsequent to the outbreak of war in Europe. The "Cash and Carry" revision allowed the sale of military arms to belligerents on the same cash-and-carry basis.
Subsequently, question is, what was the purpose of the cash and carry act?
The bill passed in late October, gaining approval from the House on November 5, 1939. The President gave his signature the same day. The purpose of this policy was to maintain neutrality between the United States and European countries while giving aid to Britain by allowing them to buy non war materials.
After a fierce debate in Congress, in November of 1939, a final Neutrality Act passed. This Act lifted the arms embargo and put all trade with belligerent nations under the terms of “cash-and-carry.” The ban on loans remained in effect, and American ships were barred from transporting goods to belligerent ports.