<u>Answer:</u>
<em>Shortages almost destroyed the American economy.
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<u>Explanation:</u>
Because of war, the Americans were cut from the import of the manufactured foods. Due to this, they had to make their own manufactured goods since the imports had been cut off due to war. The American manufacturing industries increased significantly and promoted the construction of many factories with efficient machines
The shortages provoked the indignation in Entire America and as a result; the leaders consulted and started increasing the manufacture of their goods to reduce the shortage that has almost affected the American economy.