What was the purpose of passing the neutrality act of 1935? a) by invoking the act, the united states could abstain from participating directly in a foreign conflict. b) the neutrality act of 1935 allowed the united states to play a larger role in the league of nations. c) once the act was invoked, the united states was in a better position to find a diplomatic solution to a conflict. d) congress could only provide arms for a state that was defending itself against an attack.