The Single Most Important Stimulant to the Postwar Economy Was

question 55

Multiple Choice

The single most important stimulant to the postwar economy was

• A) a massive government jobs program.
• B) low government spending.
• C) cold war-related military spending.
• D) the discovery of alternative fuels to oil.
• E) increased European competition.

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