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What effect did the

war effort have on
wages in the United
States during World
War I?
A. Wages went down.
B. Wages went up.
C. Wages leveled off.

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Answer:

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Manufacturing wages increased dramatically, doubling from an average $11 a week in 1914 up to $22 a week in 1919. This increased consumer buying power helped stimulate the national economy in the later stages of the war.

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