Question

Which statement BEST summarizes how the United States mobilized its wartime economy? a. The government did not interfere with the normal means of production. b. The government planned what goods would be produced by private industry. c. The government took over ownership of private industry for the duration of the war. d. The government let businesses continue producing consumer goods at pre-war levels.

Answer 1

The government planned what goods would be produced by private industry.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. The government planned what goods would be produced by private industry.

Explanation

The economic and industrial policy of the United States during the war was focused on producing goods and services related with the war, so for that time the production of weapons, uniforms, bullets, military goods, war tanks, planes, medals, flags, advertising, among other war-related products increased. This with the aim of selling these objects to European countries and thus strengthen the economy by taking advantage of the war. Therefore, the State suggested to private companies to focus on the production of some objects that were considered highly necessary for the war that would allow prosperity for the company and the nation. So, the correct answer is B. The government planned what goods would be produced by private industry.