Question

What was the purpose of the War Production Board (WPB)?

Answer 1

Answer:

A.

to regulate the production and allocation of materials

Out of these choices:

A.

to regulate the production and allocation of materials

B.

to oversee the labor force of essential industries

C.

to manage the propaganda campaign promoting industrial efficiencies

D.

to develop new products and technologies

E.

to prevent work stoppages

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The WPB directed conversion of industries from peacetime work to war needs, allocated scarce materials, established priorities in the distribution of materials and services, and prohibited nonessential production. It rationed such commodities as gasoline, heating oil, metals, rubber, paper and plastics