national tensions partially because the U.S. was never a part of it ??? ??? ??? Lend-Lease Act proposed by FDR and adopted in 1941; U.S. could sell or lease arms and other equipment to any country whos security was vital in America's interest (helped Britain) ??? ??? ??? Lever Food and Fuel Control Act 1917- gave Wilson the power to manage the production and distribution of foods and fuels vital t