Operation Bootstrap Was Launched After WWII to Attract U

question 117

Multiple Choice

Operation Bootstrap was launched after WWII to attract U.S. corporations to Puerto Rico. What was the overall outcome of Operation Bootstrap?

• A) Rapid overall growth in the Puerto Rican economy
• B) Reduced unemployment in Puerto Rico
• C) Significantly higher wages for workers
• D) Decreased wages for both Puerto Ricans and U.S. workers

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