Which of the following best describes the shift in U.S. policy between 1939 and December 1941?
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Correct answer: From strict neutrality to becoming the 'non-belligerent' ally of the Allies
Through 'Cash and Carry,' the 'Destroyers for Bases' deal, and 'Lend-Lease,' the U.S. systematically dismantled its neutral stance. By late 1941, the U.S. was engaged in an undeclared naval war with Germany in the Atlantic.
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