By 1940 American public opinion had come to favor

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By 1940, American public opinion had shifted towards providing Britain with "all aid short of war." This was reflected in the passage of the Lend-Lease Act in 1941, which allowed the U.S. to lend military supplies to Britain and other Allied powers. Option A is incorrect because there was no widespread support for taking control of France's overseas colonies. Option B is incorrect because there was still significant opposition to an alliance with the Soviet Union. Option C is incorrect because there was opposition to U.S. involvement in the war at that time. Option D is incorrect because public opinion had shifted away from strict neutrality by 1940.

By 1940 American Public Opinion Had Come to Favor