Question

the united states economy was greatly damaged by the great depression that bega world war ii. which statement best explains why the great depression ended? a. factories went into full production in support of the war effort. b. investors sold shares of stocks for lower prices than they were purchased. c. farmers grew crops for domestic sale instead of for foreign export.

Explanation:

World War II led to massive U.S. government spending on the war effort. This prompted factories to operate at full capacity, creating millions of jobs, reducing unemployment, and stimulating economic activity that pulled the nation out of the Great Depression. Option B describes a action that contributed to the start of the Depression, not its end. Option C does not address the large-scale economic stimulus that ended the crisis.

Answer:

A. Factories went into full production in support of the war effort.