Question

What happened in American factories during world war 2

Answer 1

Answer:

Factories were converted to the production of military items such as tanks, rifles, ammunition, airplanes and ships

American factories were retooled to produce goods to support the war,

Answer 2

Answer: American factories were retooled to produce goods to support the war effort and almost overnight the unemployment rate dropped to around 10%. As more men were sent away to fight, women were hired to take over their positions on the assembly lines.