Question

Why was true of the U.S. economy after World War II?

A. It needed aid to rebuild from the war
B. It lost influence in Western Europe to the Soviets
C. It was the strongest economy in the world
D. All of the above

Answer 1

The answer is C, the United States had the strongest economy in the world after WWII.

This was because of many factors, including the rise in demand of automobiles, the demand for bigger, better houses, and, of course, all the money we spent on defense because of the threat of Russia, during the Cold War.

Answer 2

The truth of the US economy after World War 2:

D. All of the above.

• US needed aid to rebuild from the war & started reconstruction program,
• it lost influence in Western Europe to the Soviets & so started Marshall Plan to financially help poor Western European countries.
• USA emerged as the strongest economy in the world after WW2