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A New Kind of War

Question 4 • NY-Global History and Geography II

During World War I, how did war-focused economies change the way industry operated?

Answer
A
Governments converted factories to produce military supplies.
B
All economic activity was intended to help the war effort.
C
Most industries were nationalized to ensure production of sufficient supplies.
D
Governments took complete control of all industrial production.

Explanation

War-focused economies shifted factories toward producing the equipment and supplies needed by the military. For example, factories might switch from making consumer goods to producing weapons or ammunition. This makes A, governments converted factories to produce military supplies, the best answer. The other choices overstate how completely governments controlled or redirected the economy.

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