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During which time period did the Great Depression occur in the United States?
During which time period did the Great Depression occur in the United States?
- 1929-1941
- 1941-1945
- 1939-1945
- 1929-1939 (correct)
When did the U.S. officially enter World War II?
When did the U.S. officially enter World War II?
- Dec. 8, 1941 (correct)
- 1939
- 1929
- Sept. 2, 1945
Why do many people think that the U.S. entry into WWII was good for the economy?
Why do many people think that the U.S. entry into WWII was good for the economy?
- Because it increased government spending
- Because it led to increased employment
- Because it ended the Great Depression (correct)
- Because it resulted in economic growth
How long did the U.S. remain officially at war during World War II?
How long did the U.S. remain officially at war during World War II?
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What is the main reason most people, including economists, think that the U.S. entry into WWII was good for the economy?
What is the main reason most people, including economists, think that the U.S. entry into WWII was good for the economy?
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The Great Depression and WWII
- The Great Depression in the United States occurred from 1929 to the late 1930s.
U.S. Entry into WWII
- The United States officially entered World War II on December 8, 1941, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
- Many people believe that the U.S. entry into WWII was good for the economy because it ended the Great Depression.
- The U.S. remained officially at war during World War II from December 8, 1941, to September 2, 1945, a period of almost four years.
- The main reason many people, including economists, think that the U.S. entry into WWII was good for the economy is that it stimulated economic growth, created new jobs, and increased industrial production.
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