Question

this is a copy of executive order 8802, issued in 1941.
now, therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the constitution and the statutes, and as a prerequisite to the successful conduct of our national defense production effort, i do hereby reaffirm the policy of the united states that there shall be no discrimination in the employment of workers in defense industries because of race, creed, color, or national origin, and
what is the most likely reason that the only industry named in this executive order is the defense industry?
a the government could control this industry through contracts but not others.
b discrimination was common in this industry at the time but rare in others.
c president roosevelt believed that other industries would follow this industrys lead.
d the nation needed full employment more in this industry than in others at the time.

Explanation:

Executive Order 8802 was issued to ensure the national defense production effort (critical for WWII) had full, unimpeded access to all available labor. The defense industry was prioritized because the nation's war effort depended on its maximum output, requiring more workers than other industries at that time to meet urgent production demands.

Answer:

D. The nation needed full employment more in this industry than in others at the time.