![]() ![]() This legislation-reflecting a response to the Nye report-made it illegal for Americans to sell arms to any country at war. In response to growing Italian and German aggression in Europe, Congress passed the Neutrality Act of 1935. Even more Americans turned toward isolationism. The Nye Committee report documented the huge profits that arms factories had made during the war and created the impression that these businesses influenced the decision to go to war. Nye held hearings to investigate these allegations. Meanwhile, accusations emerged that arms manufacturers had tricked the United States into entering World War I. ![]() In response, many Americans once again began supporting isolationism and trying to avoid involvement in international conflicts. In addition, during the Depression, most European nations announced they would no longer repay their war debts to the United States. The sacrifices they had made during World War I seemed pointless. ![]() The rise of dictatorships and militarism in Europe discouraged many Americans. Why did many Americans support isolationism? Why did President Roosevelt support internationalism? The attack on Pearl Harbor convinced the United States to declare war. Although Americans wanted to avoid fighting in another foreign war, they sent aid when their allies were threatened. ![]()
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