Explain how America gradually began to respond to the threat from totalitarian aggression while still trying to stay neutral in WWII.

Michael Koren

Asapproached, the United States responded to totalitarian aggression while staying
neutral. There were several actions that we took. In 1937, President Roosevelt warned Americans
of the impending danger when he gave his Quarantine Speech. He wanted Americans to be aware
that conditions around the world were deteriorating.

Another action we took
was to alter the neutrality laws. In 1939, we allowed the sale of war materials to nations if
they paid cash for the items and transported the products themselves. This favored Great
Britain.

More actions also occurred. In 1940,...