Question

PLATO

Which statement best describes the United States' changing role in the world during the twentieth century?

A.
It changed from a great power into an isolationist nation, much like Japan.
B.
It was vastly richer, larger, and more powerful than it had been one hundred years before.
C.
Its losses during the War of 1812 substantially weakened its power for the next hundred years.
D.
Its strict economic controls resulted in a widespread return to mercantilism.
E.
It became a military superpower in the world but lacked a strong economy.

Answer 1

Choice E:
It became a military superpower in the world but lacked a strong economy. _______________________________
The reason it lacked a strong economy was due to the Great Depression and financial crisis of the 1920’s.

Answer 2

E. It became a military superpower in the world but lacked a strong economy.

Step-by-step explanation:

During 1929, stock market collapsed, giving origin to the Great Depression which lasted from 1929 to 1940. After this, the National Industrial Recovery Act (part of the New Deal) was launched, promoting colaboration between leaders of business and workers in order to enhance the country's productivity. This eventually boosted productivity in the U.S. by switching many industries activity to military production, turning the nation into an "arsenal of democracy".