Question

Examine the charts below showing the amount of consumer goods produced in the United States and the Soviet Union (U.S.S.R.) during several years of the Cold War. Which of the following conclusions does this data support?
A. During the Cold War, the U.S. consumer products industry was much more productive than its Soviet counterpart.
B. During the 1980s, the Soviet Union determined that televisions were unnecessary luxuries that should be produced in reduced numbers.
C. The Soviet Union's command economy allowed it to focus production on producing vehicles rather than entertainment products.
D. Though the Soviet Union never produced as many consumer goods as the U.S. during the Cold War, its economic growth rate was much higher.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. During the Cold War, the U.S. consumer products industry was much more productive than its Soviet counterpart.

Explanation:

Answer 2

A. During the Cold War, the U.S. consumer products industry was much more ....