By the late 1930's and with the beginning of World War II, the American political spectrum was divided over the United States's role in Europe.
The Fight For Freedom Committee was against neutrality wanted to strong action against countries creating trouble in Europe.
On the other hand was the group
America First Committee which believe that America should remain neutral and isolate itself to improve it's own government and well-being. They did not even believe in providing aid to European allies
It stopped Britain from recognizing the Confederacy and bringing aid to the South.
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