Which of the following had to be true for a country to receive war material from the United States under the Lend-Lease Act? (2
points) The country had to pay for the war material in cash.
The country had to transport the war material in its own ships.
The country must sign a pledge that it would not act as an aggressor.
The country's defense must be vital to safety of the United States.
The country had to pay for the war material in cash. This policy said that the United States would give cash to countries in need as long as they bought weapons from America. This in turn, stimulated the U.S. economy.
The correct answer is D. The country's defense must be vital to safety of the United States. This was during a time of intense isolationism, the country did not want to get involved if at all possible. Paying with cash and transporting on their own ships (Answers A and B) is referring to the Cash and Carry act, not the Lend-lease.
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