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Question 10 • US History Studies Since 1877

What was the main power given to the War Industries Board after its creation in 1917?

Answer
A
overseeing the nation’s armed forces at home and abroad
B
informing the American public of events related to the war in Europe
C
setting prices for key war materials such as steel, iron, and rubber
D
eliminating any traces of German culture from the United States

Explanation

The War Industries Board coordinated industrial production to meet wartime needs. Its main power included setting prices for important war materials, such as steel, iron, and rubber, making D the correct choice. It did not oversee the armed forces or primarily manage public information or German culture.

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