Question

How did the United States maximize industrial output during the war? A.) It stopped selling war materials to England and France.. B.) It encouraged business owners to reduce workers' wages.. C.) It exempted some workers in wartime industries from the draft.. D.) It provided grants for new machines in factories.

Answer 1

The United States maximized the Industrial output during the war by exempting some workers in wartime industries from the draft. They had the option to enlist in the draft whereas nonworkers had no choice.

Answer 2

A major program within the American economy without causing major inflation was implemented during the War. This gigantic effort of mobilization, orders of war material, conversion of the existing industries for the manufacture of armaments, construction of 3,000 new factories and shipyards to arm their forces and supply material to the allies. The industrial war effort meant the construction of new factories, for which the Government gave 100% interest financing at 0.75% per year. For financing up to $ 100,000, the money was available in 15 days.

As we can deduce, the right answer is D, It provided grants for new machines in factories.