Question

How did the Destroyers for Bases agreement of 1940 help Britain?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Correct answer:

O It helped Britain maintain its vital supply lines.

Explanation:

As Europe countries was continuously threatened by Axis power of Germany, Japan and Italy, Roosevelt proposed a solution that would help the embattled Britain and strengthen the United States’ defenses against any future threats: the Sept. 2, 1940 Destroyers for Bases Agreement.

Bound by the Neutrality Acts, Roosevelt suggested a trade: air and naval bases within Great Britain’s colonies for 50 of the Navy’s over-aged destroyers. He could justify the swap because outlying bases would keep invaders from reaching America’s shores.

Answer 2

Answer:

B.) It helped Britain maintain its vital supply lines.

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