Hard economic times around the world led to the rise of fascist leaders such as Adolf Hitler. Here, Hitler receives the greeting of the Reichstag when announcing the annexation of Austria. Meanwhile, Americans clung to their time-tested philosophy of isolationism. A series of Neutrality Acts sought to avoid the pitfalls that plunged the nation into World War I. Survey after survey showed an unwillingness to engage diplomatically in international disputes. Isolationist clubs spread throughout the country. However, when Britain became the last bastion of freedom against a Nazi-controlled Europe, Americans began to act reluctantly. Led by President Roosevelt, the United States used its industrial might to become the arsenal of democracy for the Allied war effort.  
Identify two things the United States did to avoid getting involved in the war.