The primary purpose of the Lend-Lease Act of 1941 was to
A) sell arms to whatever nation could afford them.
B) stop Japanese expansion in Asia.
C) make military supplies available to an impoverished England.
D) aid the Chinese in building up their military forces.

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The Lend-Lease Act of 1941 was passed to provide military assistance to allied nations in need, particularly to Great Britain which was facing severe shortages of military supplies as Germany continued to advance towards them during World War II. The Act allowed the US to lease or lend weapons, ammunition, and other resources to these countries without requiring repayment.

The Primary Purpose of the Lend-Lease Act of 1941 Was