Factors increasing tension in pre-war Europe included all of these except: nationalism
disputes over colonies
Austrian-French alliance
bold actions of Germany
military build-up

After a fierce debate in Congress, in November of 1939, a final Neutrality Act passed. This Act lifted the arms embargo and put all trade with belligerent nations under the terms of “cash-and-carry.” The ban on loans remained in effect, and American ships were barred from transporting goods to belligerent ports.