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How did involvement in the war affect the American economy?

O America was unprepared for the economic burdens of war and fell into a recession.
O The American economy remained largely isolated from foreign affairs and thus was unaffected by the war.
O The war led to a boom in industrial production and a major increase in employment.
O The American economy thrived during the war thanks to a renewed focus on agriculture rather than industry.

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The American economy thrived during the war thanks to a renewed focus on argriculture rather than industry
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Answer:American factories were retooled to produce goods to support the war effort and almost overnight the unemployment rate dropped to around 10%

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