Question 10 • Virginia and US History
During World War II, factories focused on military production, and many consumer goods were rationed or unavailable. After the war, Americans had savings and wanted to buy cars, appliances, and other goods, creating strong pent-up demand that boosted production and economic growth. The return to peacetime production and veterans entering the workforce also mattered, but the major boost described here was consumer demand.
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