Question

how did roosevelts lend - lease act shift us foreign policy away from isolationism?
it lent arms to allied forces and allowed them to pay later.
it allowed the us to sell arms to belligerent nations.
it put us bases on german territory.
it put us bases on british territory.

Explanation:

The Lend - Lease Act (1941) was a policy where the US provided military aid (lent arms) to Allied countries (such as the UK) during World War II. Before this, the US had an isolationist stance (not getting deeply involved in the war). By directly providing arms to the Allies (even if payment was deferred), it was a significant departure from isolationism as it actively supported one side in the global conflict. Option B is incorrect as the Lend - Lease Act was more about lending than just selling. Options C and D are incorrect as the act was mainly about armaments supply, not base placement on German or British territory.

Answer:

A. It lent arms to Allied forces and allowed them to pay later.