was not neutral was that in addition to sending contraband to Britain, America gave loans to countries. However not just any countries, but in Doc. 4, it states that America gave loans the countries that were at war during the time. While financially aiding a neutral nation is rather harmless, it is the complete opposite when the countries being aided are belligerent. As the document goes on to state that “...loans by American bankers to any foreign nation which is at war are inconsistent with the true spirit of neutrality.” This makes sense because just like the situation with Britain, providing loans for any country at war can also make one side advantageous to the other. It does not even matter which side is chosen to be aided, it is still being involved with the