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The Baby Boom

Question 4 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

Which of the following gave the American economy a major boost in the years after World War II?

Answer
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the return of thousands of veterans who were seeking jobs
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the conversion to a peacetime economy
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a pent-up demand for consumer goods
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a major drop in government spending

Explanation

During World War II, factories focused on military production, and rationing limited many consumer purchases. After the war, Americans had savings and wanted cars, appliances, and other goods that had been scarce, creating pent-up demand and boosting the economy. The return of veterans and the shift to peacetime production also shaped the economy, but consumer demand was a major source of growth.

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