what was the purpose of the neutrality acts of that were passed by congress in 1920s
On August 31, 1935, Congress passed the first Neutrality Act prohibiting the export of âarms, ammunition, and implements of warâ from the United States to foreign nations at war and requiring arms manufacturers in the United States to apply for an export license.resident Roosevelt persisted and as war spread in Europe, his chances of expanding âcash-and-carryâ increased. After a fierce debate in Congress, in November of 1939, a final Neutrality Act passed.