Question

question 7 of 10
what was an effect of the war on northern businesses?
a. they had increased costs for materials.

b. they produced decreased amounts of war goods.

c. they had decreased costs for labor.

d. they produced a greater variety of luxury goods.

Explanation:

To determine the effect of the war on Northern businesses, we analyze each option:

• Option A: During a war, demand for materials (for war production, infrastructure, etc.) increases, which can lead to higher costs for businesses sourcing those materials. This is a plausible effect.
• Option B: In a war, Northern businesses would likely increase production of war goods to support the war effort, not decrease. So this is incorrect.
• Option C: War often leads to labor shortages (as people enlist or are drawn to war - related industries), which would increase, not decrease, labor costs. So this is incorrect.
• Option D: During a war, resources are diverted to war - related production, so production of luxury goods would likely decrease, not increase. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. They had increased costs for materials.