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Question 16 • United States History and Geography

Many struggling businesses made large profits during World War II through war contracts with

Answer
A
the Allies.
B
factory workers.
C
oil well owners.
D
the government.

Explanation

During World War II, the U.S. government placed large contracts with businesses to produce weapons, vehicles, supplies, and other war materials. These contracts brought substantial revenue to many companies, including businesses that had been struggling before the war. The correct choice is “the government.”

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