The United States thwarted Germany’s submarine blockade of Great Britain
a. by deploying its own submarines against German shipping.
b. by employing convoys escorted by destroyers to transport men and materiel to Europe.
c. by airlifting supplies to the Allies.
d. by remaining neutral.
e. none of these choices.
ANS: B
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