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Early Cold War Conflict

Question 3 • MCPSS AL-Grade 6 United States Studies: The Industrial Revolution to the Present - Summer School 2026

Which statement describes the US economic system at the start of the Cold War?

Answer
A
The government maintained ownership of property.
B
Both prices and wages were determined by supply and demand.
C
Both prices and wages were determined by the government.
D
The government determined who controlled resources.

Explanation

The United States had a capitalist, market-based economy at the start of the Cold War. In this system, prices and wages were generally shaped by supply and demand rather than set by the government. Therefore, “Both prices and wages were determined by supply and demand” is correct.

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